This has significant theological importance. In the same way, sinners are spiritually dead in their sins and trespasses (Eph 2:1). When the tomb was opened, Martha declared that surely there would have been a very strong odor, because Lazarus had been dead for four days. Jesus actually stayed two additional days where He was ministering so that there would be no doubt that Lazarus was truly dead (Jn 11:6). It was very important for Lazarus to truly be dead. He alone is the resurrection and the life (Jn 11:25). Jesus alone has the ability to grant life. Salvation comes to those who are dead, when the powerful voice of Jesus calls them and they hear His voice (Jn 10:27-28) and Jesus grants them eternal life. Instead, life is granted by the mercy of God. Unable to help themselves, sinners have no ability to grant themselves life. Salvation is the sole work of God whereby He grants life to those who are dead in their sins. With just His voice, Jesus created life in a man who had been dead for four days! This seventh “sign” in the book of John is meant to compel everyone to believe in Him.īut the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead also serves as a precise picture of salvation. The man whom Jesus loved died in order that the glory of God may be revealed pointing to the deity of Christ (John 11:4). While Jesus raised two other dead people (Mark 5:35-43, Luke 7:11-17), the raising of Lazarus is certainly one of the greatest miracles recorded for us in Scripture.
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