John 11:25 say Jesus is the Resurrection and the life, what does this mean?

Question

THat means your "soul" isn't life, it's just dust right?

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Answer 1

Jesus defeated death and the resurrection of life followed. What this means is that resurrection follows death for us as well.

Man has a duel nature, the physical or natural man and the soul man or non-physical self. When we die a physical death only our physical body dies. Our soul remains at least until the final judgement. There is much debate on where our souls rest until this occurs. I don't know the answer.

An example of death and resurrection in our daily life would be in the death of sin in our life. Dying daily is the rule. The death of sin is in the decision. When you have a conflict between your flesh and your spirit and you decide to be led by your spirit, you die in the flesh. There cannot be death without resurrection so resurrection follows death. This means that power flows from obedience to God's word bringing new life and life abundantly without sin ruling you.

Answer 2

Jesus indicated that a “day” is coming. Those heeding the knowledge associated with this event will have the prospect of not only surviving but also living forever. In addition, the dead who are in God’s memory will be raised to life with the prospect of never having to die again. (John 5:28, 29) Notice how Jesus expressed these two thoughts. When speaking to Martha about the resurrection of the dead, he said: “He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone that is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all.” All evidence shows that this “day” is very near, which means that you may “never die at all.” John 11:25-27.

Jesus then asked Martha: “Do you believe this?” She answered: “Yes, Lord.” If Jesus were to ask you the same question today, what would your answer be? Perhaps you would find it difficult to believe in the possibility of never dying. But even if that was your reaction, undoubtedly you would like to be able to believe it. Imagine how much you could learn if you would “never die at all”! Picture yourself enjoying all the things that you now wish you could learn and do but never have time for. And just think of being reunited with your loved ones who have been lost in death!

Answer 3

He reminds Martha that God has given him power over death, saying: “He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone that is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all.”

The point he is making is that exercising faith in him can lead to everlasting life. Such life will be enjoyed by most people as a result of their being resurrected on the last day. But others who are faithful will survive the end of this system of things on earth, and for these Jesus’ words will be true in a very literal sense. They will never die at all! To believe in Jesus means to believe in the resurrection, not in an immortal soul.

Jesus had earlier spoken of the resurrection when he said to some Jews: “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” (John 5:28, 29) What Jesus here describes is very different from an immortal soul surviving the death of the body and going straight to heaven. It is a future ‘coming out’ of people who have been in the grave, many for centuries or even for thousands of years. It is dead souls coming back to life.

So, yes, you can entertain the prospect of being reunited with your beloved dead, but this requires that you exercise faith in Jesus as your Ransomer and obey him as God’s appointed King. Soon God’s Kingdom will sweep away all badness from this earth. All humans who refuse to submit to its rule will be destroyed. However, subjects of God’s Kingdom will survive and will busy themselves in the work of transforming this earth into a paradise.—Psalm 37:10, 11; Revelation 21:3-5.

Then the thrilling time will arrive for the resurrection to start. Will you be on hand to welcome back the dead? It all depends on what you do now. Wonderful blessings await all who now submit to the rulership of Jehovah’s Kingdom by his Son, Jesus Christ.

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Answer 4

25Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"

This shell we call a temple will parish, we will have new body's during the Resurrection, if we are alive at that time we will be transformed, all Christians who are Born Again will live forever and and reign with Christ!!! Praise the Lord!

Answer 5

The whole verse says:
'Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"'

He is saying that when we die to ourselves, give up our selfish desires, we can live to our full potential in obedience to God's will. We were 'dead' in sin, but when Jesus came to take on our sin, we were then free to live as God designed us.

This passage is when Jesus' best friend, Lazarus, died. Jesus was asking Martha just how much she believed in him. It's quite confronting. It makes me think about what I believe God can do.

Answer 6

Close, but no cigar.