John #59 – The Key Element of Christian Faith – Spiritual and Physical Resurrection

A sermon on John 11:38-45.  Jesus raises three people from the dead.  The first (a ruler’s daughter) was only dead a few moments.  The second (a widow’s son) was only dead a few hours.  Lazarus was dead for several days.  Lazarus’ physical resurrection was more than just a third major blow to the reign of death in this world.  It was a perfect representation of regeneration and the new birth.  It represents Ephesians 2:1-10.