I Am the Resurrection and the Life

Illustration of I Am the Resurrection and the Life

Standing before Lazarus' tomb, Jesus tells the grieving Martha, 'I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.' The claim locates resurrection life not in a distant event but in his own person, and he immediately proved it by calling Lazarus out of the grave.

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John 11

Key Passages

I Am the Resurrection

John 11:25-27

Jesus declares that resurrection life is found in himself, then proves it by raising Lazarus from the dead.

J25esus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? 27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.

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Characters

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Did You Know?

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Jesus said this to Martha at Lazarus' tomb - then raised Lazarus to prove it.

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He locates resurrection not in a future event but in his own person.

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It provoked Martha's great confession of faith in him as the Christ.

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Lazarus' raising was the final sign in John that led the leaders to plot Jesus' death.