What does Jesus mean when He says we have passed from death unto life? How can you know you have everlasting life? And what does Jesus teach about the resurrection, eternal judgment, and the relationship between faith and good works?
In this message from our Believe and Live sermon series through the Gospel of John, Pastor Tim explores John 5:24–29 and the life-changing words of Jesus Christ. This passage reveals how we can receive eternal life, why Jesus has the authority to give life and judge the world, and how our lives should reflect the reality of our faith.
In this sermon, you'll discover:
- The Gift of Life (John 5:24): How everlasting life is received through faith in Jesus Christ, not earned through good works, religious activity, or baptism.
- The Authority of Christ (John 5:25–28): Why Jesus has the divine authority to give spiritual life and judge all humanity, and what the coming resurrection means for every person.
- The Evidence of Our Faith (John 5:29): How good works reveal a changed life but are never the basis of our salvation.
The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace through faith, not by works (Ephesians 2:8–9). Yet genuine faith should produce a changed life. Good works are not the root of salvation; they are the fruit of salvation (Eph. 2:10).
This message will help you understand the relationship between faith and works, the assurance of everlasting life, the resurrection of the dead, and the reality of standing before God in judgment.
The central question is this: Have you passed from death to life?
Have you personally trusted Jesus Christ for everlasting life? And if you have, is your faith making a difference in the way you live?
If you're searching for answers about John 5, salvation by faith, eternal life, the resurrection, the final judgment, or what it means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ, we invite you to watch and study God's Word with us.
