John 5:21
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Context
Sermons
Rolfe Barnard
Joseph Balsan
John Nelson Darby
Chip Brogden
C.A. CoatesSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
As the Father raised up the dead - This he did in the case of the widow's son at Sarepta, Kg1 17:22, by the ministry of the Prophet Elijah. And again, in the case of the Shunamite's son, Kg2 4:32-35, by the ministry of the Prophet Elisha. The Son quickeneth whom he will - He raiseth from death to life whomsoever he pleases. So he did, for he raised the ruler's daughter, Mar 5:35-42; the widow's son at Nain, Luk 7:11-15; and Lazarus, at Bethany, John 11:14-44. Whom he will. Here our Lord points out his sovereign power and independence; he gives life according to his own will - not being obliged to supplicate for the power by which it was done, as the prophets did; his own will being absolute and sufficient in every case.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
raiseth the dead and quickeneth them--one act in two stages. This is His absolute prerogative as God. so the Son quickeneth them--that is, raiseth up and quickeneth. whom he will--not only doing the same divine act, but doing it as the result of His own will, even as the Father does it. This statement is of immense importance in relation to the miracles of Christ, distinguishing them from similar miracles of prophets and apostles, who as human instruments were employed to perform super-natural actions, while Christ did all as the Father's commissioned Servant indeed, but in the exercise of His own absolute right of action.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them,.... Which may be understood either spiritually of raising dead sinners from the death of sin, to a life of grace and holiness; and the rather, because it is expressed in the present tense "raiseth", and not "hath raised"; or naturally of raising those that are dead in a corporeal sense, and quickening them, as the widow of Sarepta's son by Elijah, and the Shunamite's son by Elisha: even so the Son quickeneth whom he will; both in a spiritual sense, being the resurrection and the life, or the author of the resurrection from a moral death to a spiritual life, whose voice, in the Gospel, the dead in sin hear, and live; and in a natural sense, as in the above instances of Jairus's daughter, the widow of Naim's son, and Lazarus; and in the general resurrection, when at his voice, and word of power, all that are in their graves shall come forth, some to everlasting life, and some to everlasting damnation; and all this as he wills: he quickens, in a spiritual sense, whom he pleases, even as many as the Father has given him; and he will raise up to everlasting life, at the last day, whom he pleases, even as many as were made his care and charge, whom he has redeemed by his blood; and called by his grace. Now as the quickening of the dead is an act of almighty power, and this being exercised by the Son in a sovereign way, as is by his Father, it shows his proper deity, and full equality with the Father. The resurrection of the dead is here expressed by "quickening", as it frequently is by the Jews, who often speak of , "the quickening the dead", for the resurrection; so the Targumist on Zac 3:8, "in the quickening of the dead", "I will quicken thee"; see the Jerusalem Targum on Gen 29:26.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
5:21 Most Jews firmly believed in resurrection but viewed it as something God alone could accomplish. Jesus claimed that he gives life.
John 5:21
The Father and the Son
20The Father loves the Son and shows Him all He does. And to your amazement, He will show Him even greater works than these.21For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes.
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How God Gets Men Lost Saved
By Rolfe Barnard90343:00SalvationGEN 15:5MAT 6:33MRK 5:34LUK 19:10JHN 5:21ROM 4:16GAL 3:13In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the desperate lostness of humanity and the need for God's intervention to save them. He explains that humans cannot save themselves and that God uses human means to bring people face to face with their lostness. The preacher also highlights the importance of recognizing one's lostness and crying out for mercy. He emphasizes that salvation is not guaranteed and that God has the right to give or withhold faith. The sermon references various Bible verses, including John 5, to support these teachings.
The Appearing of Resurrection and the Giving of Power
By Newman Sze8201:22:11MAT 28:1MAT 28:19MRK 16:15LUK 24:44JHN 20:19JHN 21:25In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the 40 days that Jesus spent on earth after His resurrection. He explains that during this time, Jesus trained His disciples to shift their focus from external things to internal revelation, from the flesh to the Holy Spirit, and from the law to life. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about a turbulent airplane ride to illustrate the need for Christians to rise above fear and rely on the Holy Spirit. He concludes by urging the audience to prioritize their personal encounter with the Lord and the experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit.
Atlantic Lyman conf.1972-02 Studies in Daniel 07
By Joseph Balsan6561:05:14MAT 6:33JHN 5:19JHN 5:21ROM 3:23EPH 2:8In this sermon, Daniel recounts a vision he had in which he saw four beasts emerging from the sea. The first beast resembled a lion with eagle's wings, and it was given the heart of a man. The second beast resembled a bear and was instructed to devour much flesh. The third beast was like a leopard with four heads, symbolizing the division of Alexander the Great's kingdom into four parts after his death. Finally, Daniel saw a fourth beast that was dreadful and had ten horns, with a little horn emerging and speaking great things. This vision represents the rise and fall of powerful kingdoms and ultimately leads to the appearance of the Ancient of Days, symbolizing God's ultimate authority.
John's Gospel Lonsdale Square
By John Nelson Darby0FaithEternal LifeISA 32:15LUK 15:28JHN 3:24JHN 4:24JHN 5:21JHN 6:51JHN 7:37JHN 8:24JHN 10:28JHN 11:25John Nelson Darby explores the themes of righteousness and the nature of faith in his sermon on John's Gospel, emphasizing that the elder son in Luke 15, despite his adherence to righteousness, never entered the house. He highlights the importance of understanding divine truths through experience rather than mere definitions, and critiques the reliance on miracles for faith. Darby discusses the progression of Christ's ministry in the Gospel of John, noting the rejection of His words and works, and the significance of eternal life as central to His message. He also addresses the nature of rewards for believers and the transformative power of Christ in the lives of His followers.
The Remnant Principle - 3
By Chip Brogden0ISA 9:7DAN 3:25JHN 5:21Chip Brogden preaches on the importance of aligning ourselves with God's eternal purpose and the need for the Church to demonstrate the preeminence of Christ in the midst of a world filled with compromise and idolatry. He emphasizes the significance of overcoming daily temptations and trials by keeping Christ as the preeminent focus in our hearts, highlighting the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego who remained faithful to God even in the face of a fiery furnace. The sermon delves into the concept of Overcomers, individuals upon whose bodies the fire has no power, symbolizing the refining process believers go through to be conformed to the image of Christ.
The Moral State of God's People Exposed
By C.A. Coates0JHN 5:21ACT 20:9ROM 6:111CO 15:12EPH 2:1HEB 6:1JAS 2:17REV 20:5The preacher delves into the multifaceted meaning of 'nekros,' emphasizing its literal and figurative implications of being devoid of life, spiritually separated from God, and the idea of resurrection from the dead. The sermon explores how 'nekros' is used in the New Testament to describe the spiritual condition of unsaved individuals, the triumph of resurrection, and the promise of life after death. Through various Bible verses, the preacher highlights the concept of being dead to sin but alive in Christ, the power of God to raise the dead, and the significance of Christ's resurrection in bringing believers from death to life.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
As the Father raised up the dead - This he did in the case of the widow's son at Sarepta, Kg1 17:22, by the ministry of the Prophet Elijah. And again, in the case of the Shunamite's son, Kg2 4:32-35, by the ministry of the Prophet Elisha. The Son quickeneth whom he will - He raiseth from death to life whomsoever he pleases. So he did, for he raised the ruler's daughter, Mar 5:35-42; the widow's son at Nain, Luk 7:11-15; and Lazarus, at Bethany, John 11:14-44. Whom he will. Here our Lord points out his sovereign power and independence; he gives life according to his own will - not being obliged to supplicate for the power by which it was done, as the prophets did; his own will being absolute and sufficient in every case.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
raiseth the dead and quickeneth them--one act in two stages. This is His absolute prerogative as God. so the Son quickeneth them--that is, raiseth up and quickeneth. whom he will--not only doing the same divine act, but doing it as the result of His own will, even as the Father does it. This statement is of immense importance in relation to the miracles of Christ, distinguishing them from similar miracles of prophets and apostles, who as human instruments were employed to perform super-natural actions, while Christ did all as the Father's commissioned Servant indeed, but in the exercise of His own absolute right of action.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them,.... Which may be understood either spiritually of raising dead sinners from the death of sin, to a life of grace and holiness; and the rather, because it is expressed in the present tense "raiseth", and not "hath raised"; or naturally of raising those that are dead in a corporeal sense, and quickening them, as the widow of Sarepta's son by Elijah, and the Shunamite's son by Elisha: even so the Son quickeneth whom he will; both in a spiritual sense, being the resurrection and the life, or the author of the resurrection from a moral death to a spiritual life, whose voice, in the Gospel, the dead in sin hear, and live; and in a natural sense, as in the above instances of Jairus's daughter, the widow of Naim's son, and Lazarus; and in the general resurrection, when at his voice, and word of power, all that are in their graves shall come forth, some to everlasting life, and some to everlasting damnation; and all this as he wills: he quickens, in a spiritual sense, whom he pleases, even as many as the Father has given him; and he will raise up to everlasting life, at the last day, whom he pleases, even as many as were made his care and charge, whom he has redeemed by his blood; and called by his grace. Now as the quickening of the dead is an act of almighty power, and this being exercised by the Son in a sovereign way, as is by his Father, it shows his proper deity, and full equality with the Father. The resurrection of the dead is here expressed by "quickening", as it frequently is by the Jews, who often speak of , "the quickening the dead", for the resurrection; so the Targumist on Zac 3:8, "in the quickening of the dead", "I will quicken thee"; see the Jerusalem Targum on Gen 29:26.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
5:21 Most Jews firmly believed in resurrection but viewed it as something God alone could accomplish. Jesus claimed that he gives life.