Eternal life is NOT just life without end, it is knowing God/Jesus. The word says, "3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." (John 17:3) The word also says, "12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:" (John 1:12)