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Kenneth Wuest · Citado em PreceptAustin
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Wuest on life - The ethical and spiritual qualities of this life which God is, are communicated to the sinner when the latter places his faith in the Lord Jesus as Saviour, and this becomes the new, animating, energizing, motivating principle which transforms the experience of that individual, and the saint thus lives a Christian life. (Eerdmans Publishing - used by permission) Adam
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Wuest writes that zoe "speaks of life in the sense of one who is possessed of vitality and animation. It is used of the absolute fulness of life, both essential and ethical, which belongs to God. It is used to designate the life which God gives to the believing sinner, a vital, animating, spiritual, ethical dynamic which transforms his inner being and as a result, his behavior." Richards writes that "Zoe in classical Greek refers to natural life--the principle that enables living things to move and to grow. In the NT, zoe focuses on the theological meaning rather than on the biological. From the perspective of the NT, in every respect life is the counterpart of death. Each book of the NT speaks of zoe. In each, the principle of life lifts our vision beyond our earthly existence to reveal a unique quality of life that spans time and eternity and that has its roots in God. It is the biblical use and meaning of zoe that most concerns us as we examine what the NT says about life. (Borrow Expository Dictionary of Bible Words) Joe Wall - JUDGMENT OF UNBELIEVERS According to the Bible, God's judgment will focus on unbelievers during three different periods. The Bible also teaches that the Father gave to Jesus—the Messiah—full authority to carry out or execute all of these judgments (John 5:22-29). JUDGMENT IN THE TRIBULATION PERIOD First, the Bible prophesies that there will be a seven-year period of judgment called the Tribulation period (Daniel 9:27; Matthew 24:15-21). During the last, terrifying three and a half years of this time, Jesus Christ will express the holy indignation of God as He pours out unquenchable wrath upon the world. This is described in detail in the book of Revelation 5-18. JUDGMENT AT THE SECOND ADVENT When Jesus returns to the earth in triumph at the end of the Tribulation period, He will judge the nations. Commonly known as the second advent, this second coming climaxes this evil age and introduces the messianic age of peace and righteousness. Israel and the Gentile nations will be judged, and those who are believers will be ushered into the messianic kingdom. Those who are not believers, will be cast into the "everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels." (See Matthew 24:25, 25:32-46) JUDGMENT AT THE GREAT WHITE THRONE The last judgment of unbelievers will take place before the great white throne and is often called the Great White Throne judgment. At the end of the first phase of the messianic kingdom (which we call the Millennium because it will be one thousand years in length) Jesus will judge everyone who has rejected God's provision of salvation by grace. The biblical picture of the great white throne room is straightforward and to the point. Jesus sits on His throne (John 5), and everybody who does not know Christ as Savior stands before Him to be judged (Revelation 20:11-14). (Borrow Going for the Gold) QUESTION - What is eternal life? ANSWER - When the Bible speaks of eternal life, it refers to a gift of God that comes only “through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23). This gift is in contrast to the “death” that is the natural result of sin. The gift of eternal life comes to those who believe in Jesus Christ, who is Himself “the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25). The fact that this life is “eternal” indicates that it is perpetual life—it goes on and on and on, with no end. It is a mistake, however, to view eternal life as simply an unending progression of years. A common New Testament word for “eternal” is aiónios, which carries the idea of quality as well as quantity. In fact, eternal life is not really associated with “years” at all, as it is independent of time. Eternal life can function outside of and beyond time, as well as within time. For this reason, eternal life can be thought of as something that Christians experience now. Believers don’t have to “wait” for eternal life, because it’s not something that starts when they die. Rather, eternal life begins the moment a person exercises faith in Christ. It is our current possession. John 3:36 says, “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life.” Note that the believer “has” (present tense) this life (the verb is present tense in the Greek, too). We find similar present-tense constructions in John 5:24 and John 6:47. The focus of eternal life is not on our future, but on our current standing in Christ. The Bible inextricably links eternal life with the Person of Jesus Christ. John 17:3 is an important passage in this regard, as Jesus prays, “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” Here, Jesus equates “eternal life” with a knowledge of God and of the Son. There is no knowledge of God without the Son, for it is through the Son that the Father reveals Himself to the elect (John 17:6; 14:9). This life-giving knowledge of the Father and the Son is a true, personal knowledge, not just an academic awareness. There will be some on Judgment Day who had claimed to be followers of Christ but never really had a relationship with Him. To those false professors, Jesus will say, “I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!” (Matthew 7:23). The apostle Paul made it his goal to know the Lord, and he linked that knowledge to resurrection from the dead: “I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead” (Philippians 3:10–11). In the New Jerusalem, the apostle John sees a river flowing from “the throne of God and of the Lamb,” and “on each side of the river stood the tree of life. . . . And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations” (Revelation 22:1–2). In Eden, we rebelled against God and were banished from the tree of life (Genesis 3:24). In the end, God graciously restores our access to the tree of life. This access is provided through Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). Right now, every sinner is invited to know Christ and to receive eternal life: “Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life” (Revelation 22:17). How can you know that you have eternal life? First of all, confess your sin before our holy God. Then accept God’s provision of a Savior on your behalf. “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died for your sins, and He rose again the third day. Believe this good news; trust the Lord Jesus as your Savior, and you will be saved (Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9 –10). John puts it so simply: “God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life” (1 John 5:11–12).GotQuestions.org QUESTION - Got Eternal Life? Do you know for sure that you will have eternal life in Heaven with God? See accompanying video. ANSWER - The Bible presents a clear path to eternal life. First, we must recognize that we have sinned against God: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). We have all done things that are displeasing to God, which makes us deserving of punishment. Since all our sins are ultimately against an eternal God, only an eternal punishment is sufficient. "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23). However, Jesus Christ, the sinless (1 Peter 2:22), eternal Son of God became a man (John 1:1,14) and died to pay our penalty. "God demonstrates His love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). Jesus Christ died on the cross (John 19:31-42), taking the punishment that we deserve (2 Corinthians 5:21). Three days later He rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:1-4), proving His victory over sin and death. "In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Peter 1:3). By faith, we must change our mindset regarding Christ - who He is, what He did, and why - for salvation (Acts 3:19). If we place our faith in Him, trusting His death on the cross to pay for our sins, we will be forgiven and receive the promise of eternal life in heaven. "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son so that anyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10:9). Faith alone in the finished work of Christ on the cross is the only true path to eternal life! "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not of yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9). If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, here is a sample prayer. Remember, saying this prayer or any other prayer will not save you. It is only trusting in Christ that can save you from sin. This prayer is simply a way to express to God your faith in Him and thank Him for providing for your salvation. "God, I know that I have sinned against you and deserve punishment. But Jesus Christ took the punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. I place my trust in You for salvation. Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness - the gift of eternal life! Amen!" Have you made a decision for Christ because of what you have read here? If so, please click on the “I have accepted Christ today” button on the following page. GotQuestions.org Related Resources: How can I know for sure that I will go to heaven when I die? | GotQuestions.org Is there life after death? | GotQuestions.org What does it mean that the gift of God is eternal life (Romans 6:23)? | GotQuestions.org What does it mean to know Jesus? | GotQuestions.org To Be Sure These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. —1 John 5:13 Today's Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13 Evangelist Dwight L. Moody (1837-1899) said, “I believe hundreds of Christians are being deceived by Satan now on this point: They don’t have the assurance of salvation just because they are not willing to take God at His Word!” John 5:24 says the person who believes on the Son “has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment.” Our assurance, then, is not based primarily on how we feel but on what God says. And when we take God at His Word, the feeling often follows. This is illustrated in the story of a man who was carrying a sack of potatoes on his back. A skeptic asked him, “How do you know you are saved?” The man let the potatoes fall and replied, “How do I know I have dropped the bag? I didn’t see it fall.” “No,” replied the skeptic, “but you can tell, I suppose, by the lessening of the weight.” “Exactly,” said the Christian. “That’s how I know I’m saved too. I have lost my load of sin, and have found peace in my Lord and Savior.” I do not rest on shifting sand, Or fear the storm that rages; For calm and sure, I stand secure Upon the Rock of Ages. —Anon. Because God's Word is trustworthy, your salvation is secure. Yes Or No? This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. — John 17:3 Today's Scripture: John 5:24-40 If God were to give professing believers a quiz on Christianity, many would score well. They would be able to answer “Yes, it’s true” to questions such as: Did Christ die for your sins? Did He rise from the dead? Is He coming back to earth? Pastor and author Bruce Larson says that he grew up saying yes to these types of biblical doctrines. But eventually he sensed that God was asking him some new questions: 1. Will you trust Me with your life, yes or no? 2. Will you entrust yourself to My church family, yes or no? 3. Will you serve Me by getting involved with others, yes or no? Only when Larson said yes to these questions did God become real in his life. To the religious leaders of His day, Jesus said, “You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. But you are not willing to come to Me that you may have life” (John 5:39-40). Jesus was saying, in effect, “You can answer true to many facts of Scripture, but you won’t say yes to Me.” Can you say you agree with many facts in the written Word but you haven’t said yes to Christ, the Living Word? Then do it now, and Jesus will turn your head knowledge into a life-changing heart knowledge. By: Joanie Yoder It's not enough to know the facts of salvation—you must also know the Savior. Prepare To Celebrate He who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life. —John 5:24 Today's Scripture: John 5:24-29 In 1983, Ed Woodyard decided where he wanted to spend New Year’s Eve 1999. After some discussion with a reservation agent, he booked a room at a hotel which hadn’t been built yet—the Marriott Marquis that would overlook Times Square in New York City. Now that’s triple faith—that the day will arrive, that the hotel will be built, and that he will still be around. It shouldn’t seem strange, then, that Christians are preparing to attend a grand event God has planned for all who belong to Him through faith in Christ. Revelation describes it as the wedding celebration of Jesus and His bride, the church (Rev. 19:7-9). Perhaps you have thoughtfully considered receiving Christ as your Savior from sin and placing your life in His hands, but for some reason you’ve never made that commitment. Jesus said, “He who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life” (Jn. 5:24). Salvation is a gift of God, Not something earned or won; He freely gives eternal life To all who trust His Son. —Sper Accept God's invitation if you want to join God's celebration. Going Up He who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life. — John 5:24 Today's Scripture: John 5:17-30 A few years ago, a TV ad for life insurance showed a businessman walking across a busy city street. He leaped for the curb as a car veered toward him. Somewhat ruffled, he said, “That was close! I didn’t think I was going to make it.” Suddenly two men in white suits joined him on the busy street, and one of them said, “You didn’t!” As the three men began walking together, the businessman remarked that at least he had peace of mind because his family was covered by insurance. But the real punchline came at the end of the ad. While the man and his two escorts were riding an escalator up into the clouds, he said with relief, “I’m sure glad we’re going up!” That last line was meant to provide some comic relief, but for the thoughtful person it raises the serious issue of heaven and hell. It reminds us of Jesus’ words in John 5:17-30 that not all people are “going up.” He said that some would experience “the resurrection of life” and others “the resurrection of condemnation” (v.29). Jesus is the only One who can give eternal life to all who trust in Him. If God is calling you today, Then trust in Christ without delay; Tomorrow it may be too late, For death's grim hand could seal your fate. —Sper Why we are here is important; where we are going is most important. An Eternal Future He who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and . . . has passed from death into life. —John 5:24 Today's Scripture: John 5:24-29 Some countries are very old. Their history stretches far into the distant past. Others are fairly new to the world map. Yet, while all nations are destined to disappear, every human soul is destined to live eternally. This prompted C. S. Lewis to say, “If we had foolish unchristian hopes about human culture, they are now shattered. If we thought we were building up a heaven on earth, if we looked for something that would turn the present world from a place of pilgrimage into a permanent city satisfying the soul of man, we are disillusioned, and not a moment too soon.” Civilizations will fall, but the human soul will live on forever. And because every individual will one day stand and face God’s judgment (Hebrews 9:27), the most important question is how each of us will spend the endless ages stretching before us. Will we be with God in indescribable glory and joy? Or will we be exiled from God, lost forever in a condition too horrible for language to describe? There is a place reserved in heaven For all who have believed; Eternal life is freely given When humbly it's received. —Sper When you open your heart to Jesus, heaven is open to you. John 5:25 "Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. BGT John 5:25 ἀμὴν ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι ἔρχεται ὥρα καὶ νῦν ἐστιν ὅτε οἱ νεκροὶ ἀκούσουσιν τῆς φωνῆς τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ οἱ ἀκούσαντες ζήσουσιν. KJV John 5:25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. NET John 5:25 I tell you the solemn truth, a time is coming– and is now here– when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. CSB John 5:25 "I assure you: An hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. ESV John 5:25 "Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. NIV John 5:25 I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. NLT John 5:25 "And I assure you that the time is coming, indeed it's here now, when the dead will hear my voice-- the voice of the Son of God. And those who listen will live. NRS John 5:25 "Very truly, I tell you, the hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. hour: Jn 4:23, Jn 13:1, Jn 17:1 when: Jn 5:21,28 Lu 9:60 Lk 15:24,32 Ro 6:4 Eph 2:1,5 5:14 Col 2:13 Rev 3:1 John 5 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passages: John 4:23 “But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. LIFE FROM DEATH John 5:25-29 deal with resurrection, something both saved and unsaved will experience. Truly, truly (amen, amen) - This is the third solemn repetition of amen which is Jesus' way of emphasizing the certainty and importance of the truth He is about to declare. Imagine the thoughts of the Jewish leaders as they listened to Jesus' incredible declaration of His power over life and death. Sadly most of they just "listened" but few actually "heard" (received) His incredible Word of Truth that alone was able to set captives (to sin, Satan, world) free (Jn 8:32). As noted above this is the only place in the Gospel of John where we find two successive passages beginning with "Truly, Truly." I say to you, an hour is coming and now is - To you is the Jews who were persecuting Him and seeking to kill Him! Once again we see the infinite, absolutely amazing love of God in offering His persecutors a path to spiritual freedom. The hour is coming is not a reference to 60 minutes but is a prophecy speaking of a future event, but also an event that has already arrived as the next word now emphasizes. In other words, NOW all who have believed in Christ have attained to a spiritual resurrection here and now! (cf Col 3:1+, Col 2:12+, Ro 6:4+, Eph 2:6+) Now reminds me of Paul's words "Behold, NOW is the Day of Salvation!" (2Co 6:2+). Some (including some of everyone who has read these words of Jesus) who heard now (today) would believe and would live spiritually (as in Jn 5:24 where hears is followed by believes). Another way that it is "now" is that when the Jews (who were dead spiritually Eph 2:1+) heard Jesus' sobering words they were now accountable to how they responded. God's Truth always demands a response (this is true for believers and non-believers!) Contrast the meaning of hour...now is in this verse with the meaning of hour in Jn 5:28 where Jesus refers only to an hour in the future. (see Table below) Homer Kent - Although Jn 5:25 is similar to Jn 5:28, the inclusion of the phrase “and now is,” along with the absence of the mention of graves, makes it clear that regeneration (ED: note) is in view in Jn 5:25, rather than physical resurrection (ED: BUT THE PHRASE "AN HOUR IS COMING" COULD REFER TO THE FUTURE PHYSICAL RESURRECTION OF BELIEVERS - SEE MACARTHUR BELOW). At present Christ is calling men from spiritual death (separation from God) into a condition of spiritual life (sharing of God’s life forever) on the basis of trust in Christ’s work on their behalf. (Borrow Light in the darkness : studies in the Gospel of John) David Thompson - Now when you first read verse 25, it appears to be very similar to verse 28 in that both say “an hour is coming.” But there is a difference between verse 25 and verse 28 in that verse 25 contains the words “and now is.” Those three little words inform us that in the present time, Jesus Christ has power to give some type of life to one who is dead. The particular life being referred to in these verses is spiritual life, not physical life (John 11:25-26). Listen, we are living in the “now is” time and right now you can have eternal life. But in order to get eternal life, you must listen to what Christ is saying - namely you must believe only in Him for life. He is the only One who can give a sinner life. (Sermon) Stevenson on is coming, now is - This is not speaking of a physical resurrection. The Bible does teach of a physical resurrection, but this is not it. This is speaking of a spiritual resurrection. It is only those who partake of the spiritual resurrection who will one day benefit from the physical resurrection (ED: THIS COMING PHYSICAL RESURRECTION WOULD SEEM TO BE DEPICTED BY THE PHRASE "AN HOUR IS COMING"). John
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Wuest writes that exousía means literally “to be out and was used of that authority which a person has which is delegated to him from someone else. The person delegating the authority is in a sense out of himself and acting in the person to whom he has delegated the authority. Thus, the word means “delegated authority.” The word means also “the power of authority and of right.” It was used in legal practice of delegated authority. Here it is used of our Lord as having that authority in Himself, not derived from others. The rabbis quoted from other rabbis and felt themselves to be expounders of tradition. The Messiah struck a new note here, and the people were quick to recognize it. They saw that here was a Teacher who spoke on His own authority." (Wuest Word Studies - Eerdman Publishing Company Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3 - used by permission) John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this; for an hour is coming, in which all who are in the tombs will hear His voice, BGT John 5:28 μὴ θαυμάζετε τοῦτο, ὅτι ἔρχεται ὥρα ἐν ᾗ πάντες οἱ ἐν τοῖς μνημείοις ἀκούσουσιν τῆς φωνῆς αὐτοῦ KJV John 5:28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, NET John 5:28 "Do not be amazed at this, because a time is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice CSB John 5:28 Do not be amazed at this, because a time is coming when all who are in the graves will hear His voice ESV John 5:28 Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice NIV John 5:28 "Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice NLT John 5:28 Don't be so surprised! Indeed, the time is coming when all the dead in their graves will hear the voice of God's Son, NRS John 5:28 Do not be astonished at this; for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice NJB John 5:28 Do not be surprised at this, for the hour is coming when the dead will leave their graves at the sound of his voice: NAB John 5:28 Do not be amazed at this, because the hour is coming in which all who are in the tombs will hear his voice YLT John 5:28 'Wonder not at this, because there doth come an hour in which all those in the tombs shall hear his voice, Marvel: Jn 5:20 3:7 Ac 3:12 for: Jn 6:39,40 11:25 Job 19:25,26 Isa 26:19 Eze 37:1-10 Ho 13:14 1Co 15:22,42-54 Php 3:21 1Th 4:14-17 Rev 20:12 John 5 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries STOP BEING SO SURPRISED ONE DAY ALL WILL HEAR HIS VOICE Do not marvel (thaumazo) at this - What is this? This refers to the fact that the Father has made the Son of Man the executor of judgment on every man. Do not marvel (thaumazo) is in the present imperative with a negative calling for His hearers to stop marveling or being so surprised (NLT) at His claims of power over life (Jn 5:26) and judgment (Jn 5:27) for He will now claim He has the power to quicken those dead in the grave which would shock them even more! Keep in mind the revelation Jesus is giving in this incredible discourse is unlike anything these religious hypocrites have ever heard! So they were astonished, even if with a sense of indignation, at Jesus' chutzpah to make such incredible claims! For - Term of explanation. What is Jesus explaining? An hour is coming, in which all who are in the tombs (mnemeion) will hear His voice - Whose voice will they hear? The Son of Man (Jn 5:27). And who will hear? All, which signifies that all mankind, saved or unsaved will hear this call and all will obey. Note these are dead bodies which will hear and obey because Jesus' Word carries creative power and it cannot be refused. Sadly the unsaved did not hear His call to believe (Jn 5:24, 25) during their life, but now will hear His call and must obey His call to arise from the tomb! Note that Jesus is not speaking here of the spiritual resurrection of John 5:25 but is referring to a future physical resurrection of all the dead. See the table above comparing the spiritual with the physical resurrection. Think for a moment what Jesus a Man has just said to the Jewish leaders! He is saying that even physical bodies lying in the grave would one day hear His voice. If they were already amazed by the preceding claims, this claim would strike them as even more incredible! How could dead people hear? The Jewish audience would have had three choices concerning Jesus (alluded to earlier) - (1) He was out of His mind, a raving lunatic, (2) He was lying and trying to foist one over on them or (3) He truly was (is) God, the one thing that they clearly did not want to believe! A T Robertson on in the tombs - Taphos (grave) presents the notion of burial (thaptō, to bury) as in Matthew 23:27, mnēmeion (from mnaomai, mimnēskō, to remind) is a memorial (sepulchre as a monument). Jesus claims not only the power of life (spiritual) and of judgement, but of power to quicken the actual dead at the Last Day. They will hear his voice and come out (ekporeusontai, future middle indicative of ekporeuomai). (Word Pictures of the New Testament) The Believer's Study Bible - His more general statement (REGARDING RESURRECTION) is given greater specificity elsewhere in Scripture, as applied to the following occasions: (1) when Christ comes for His church (cf. 1Th 4:13-18); (2) the resurrection of tribulation saints at the return of Christ (Rev 20:4-5+); and (3) the final resurrection of the wicked at the close of the Millennium, at the Great White Throne (Rev. 20:11-15+) John