Martha’s GREAT Faith!Martha’s GREAT Faith!

John 11:21 – “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.”

22 – “I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You.”

24 – “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.”

27 – “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, ....”

Spiritual & PhysicalSpiritual & Physical

John 11:25-26 – Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection & the life [spiritual] He who believes in Me, though he may die [physically], he shall live [spiritually]. 26 And whoever lives [physically] & believes in Me shall never die [spiritually].

Physical Death & LifePhysical Death & Life

Physical death occurs when the spirit leaves the body (Jas 2:26).

Physical life occurs when the spirit inhabits the body (Ecc 12:7; Zech 12:1).

Spiritual DeathSpiritual Death

Spiritual death occurs when the spirit leaves the presence & fellowship of God.

Gen 2:16-17; Eph 4:17-19; Isaiah 59:1-2; cf. Ezek 18:20; Rom 6:23; Jas 1:14-15

Spiritual LifeSpiritual Life

Spiritual life occurs when the spirit is united with God, the source of all life, in a common bond of fellowship.

1 John 1:7-9

Spiritual LifeSpiritual Life

John 11:25-26 – Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection & the life [spiritual] He who believes in Me, though he may die [physically], he shall live [spiritually]. 26 And whoever lives [physically] & believes in Me shall never die [spiritually].

A Living DeathA Living Death

1 Tim 5:6 (widows) – But she who lives in pleasure is dead [spiritually] while she lives. [physically]

Unforgiven: Mark 11:25-26

Condemnation: John 5:28-29; 2 Thess 1:7-10; Mark 9:43-44; Rev 20:11-21:8

Spiritual LifeSpiritual Life

John 11:25-26 – Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection & the life [spiritual] He who believes in Me, though he may die [physically], he shall live [spiritually]. 26 And whoever lives [physically] & believes in Me shall never die [spiritually].

Jesus: Source of LifeJesus: Source of Life

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth & the life”! (John 14:6)

John 10:10-11; John 20:30-31; Gal 2:20; John 4:13-14; John 6:63; 1 John 5:11-12; Rev 21:6-7; Rev 22:1, 17

• Born again: John 3:5; 1 Pet 1:22-26

• Sins forgiven: Col 2:12-13; cf. 1:14; Rom 6:3-11

• Book of Life: Phil 4:3; Luke 10:20; Rev 20:15

Jesus Proved He Is Life!Jesus Proved He Is Life!

Jesus proved in the physical realm what He is in the spiritual realm

“Bread of life” (John 6:35)

“Light of the world” (John 9:5)

“Lazarus, come forth” (John 11:43-44).

“Destroy this temple, & in three days I will raise it up” (John 2:18-19).

What This Means To UsWhat This Means To Us

We can GRIEVE in hope, when a faithful Christian dies (1 Thess 4:14, 16-17).

We can face DEATH with hope, when our time comes (Heb 6:13-20).

We can face LIFE with hope (Phil 4:5; 1 Pet 3:12; 1 Pet 1:3-4; John 10:10; Heb 8:1-2; 1 Tim 2:5; 1 John 2:1; Rom 8:34).

““Do You Believe This?”Do You Believe This?”

John 11:21 – Now Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died”

John 11:32 – When Mary came where Jesus was, & saw Him, she fell down at His feet, saying to Him, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.”

““Do You Believe This?”Do You Believe This?”

Luke 7:6, 7, 9 – The centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof. 7 Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come to You. But say the word, and my servant will be healed …9 When Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, & turned around & said to the crowd that followed Him, “I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!”

““Do You Believe This?”Do You Believe This?”

Jesus is ABLE to rule the universe from Heaven. Matt 28:18; Eph 1:20-23; 1 Pet 1:22

Jesus is ABLE grant spiritual life from Heaven to those who obey Him. John 11:25-26; Heb 5:9; Mark 16:16

Jesus is Jesus is alsoalso the the resurrection!resurrection!

Col 3:1-4 – If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.