These words are used interchangeable throughout the Scripture, but would suggest that there is a difference. There are many scriptures containing the words but here is the thought:
Eternal is always was / is / will Be … lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning.
God is Eternal Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God …. Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is thy refuge, … (Genesis 21:33 refers to the LORD and the everlasting God.) Psalm 41:13 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. (i.e. eternal) Amen, and Amen.
And many other scripture can be noted using the word everlasting.
Lord Jesus is Eternal John 1:1-3,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made……. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Ephesians 3:11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
1 Timothy 1:17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.
Holy Spirit is Eternal Hebrews 9:14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, …
Heaven (God’s Abode) is Eternal 2 Corinthians 5:1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Kingdom of God is Eternal and Spiritual John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God
Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
1 Corinthians 15:50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
Everlasting has a beginning but no end … lasting forever or for a very long time.
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