The Authority of Jesus
John 5:18-30
After Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath (presumably violating the Law), Jesus calls God His Father. Those who were seeking to quiet Him rightly understood that He was claiming equality with God. This would be utter contempt against the glory of God (which they believed), unless it was true.
Jesus Only Does What the Father Does (vs 19-20, 30)
The Son can do nothing on His own
The Father loves the Son and shows Him all He is doing
The Son seeks the will of the Father who sent Him
When we do what Jesus does and says, we do the Father’s work
Jesus Is Granted Life in Himself (vs 21, 24-26, 28)
Jesus is co-eternal with the Father
All who hear His word and believe the Father have eternal life
Jesus has the power to raise the dead by His voice
When we listen/believe the word of Jesus, we experience life
Jesus Is Given All Judgment (vs 22-23, 27-30)
The Father wants all to honor His Son just as they honor Him
Not honoring the Son is dismissive of the Father
Jesus’ judgment is just because He seeks the will of the Father
When we take seriously the reality of good and evil and of a final resurrection to eternal life or judgment, we should choose Jesus
