cultures, which not only resist God, but inevitably self-destruct. However, because of His Cross, no one need “perish, but may have everlasting life” (3:16)! Through His salvation, Christ has provided not only forgiveness and the promise of heaven, but He also has released us (1) from hell’s dominion, (2) from the present order of society’s futility, and (3) unto restored partnership with our Creator. Thus, “life” has been given a new definition. (The Kingdom Key article for John’s Epistles deals