The narrative is to demonstrate that Jesus is the power of the resurrection.
Verse 25 makes it clear... once again you are adding meaning to the text beyond the clear analogy that Jesus makes.
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;
That is the point .... a physical resurrection of life ... it is a demonstration of that... not about conversion.
Verse 25 makes it clear... once again you are adding meaning to the text beyond the clear analogy that Jesus makes.
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;
That is the point .... a physical resurrection of life ... it is a demonstration of that... not about conversion.
And this blanket statement like Jesus undoubtedly refers to ALL the redeemed. ALL believers. Certainly not Lazarus alone. Yes it is a demonstration of power, yes it is a miraculous sign provided for the benefit of onlooking believers and unbelievers alike. Jesus telescopes this one resurrection and points to his universal resurrection power.
John 11:25
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
Matt 16:17
Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.
Peter had nothing to do with his ability to discern who Christ really is. It was a gracious gift from the Father. As was his indomitable perseverance to the end.
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