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John 3:15-18
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life…

John 4:14
But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

John 5:24
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

Believest.

John 9:35
Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?

John 14:10
Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.

Matthew 9:28
And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.

will never die.
This promise of never dying is a profound statement about eternal life. While physical death is a reality for all, Jesus speaks of a spiritual life that transcends physical death. This aligns with the Christian doctrine of the resurrection, where believers are promised a future resurrection and eternal life with God. The concept of eternal life is a recurring theme in John's Gospel, emphasizing the quality and permanence of life in Christ. InJohn 5:24, Jesus states, "Whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life." This assurance of eternal life is a cornerstone of Christian hope and is rooted in the resurrection of Jesus, which is the firstfruits of the resurrection to come (1 Corinthians 15:20-22).

Do you believe this?”
This question is directed at Martha, but it also serves as a challenge to all readers of the Gospel. It calls for a personal response to Jesus' claim and promise. The question is not just about intellectual agreement but about a deep, personal trust in Jesus as the source of eternal life. This moment is pivotal in the narrative, as it invites Martha—and by extension, all believers—to affirm their faith in Jesus' power over life and death. The question echoes throughout the Gospel of John, which is written with the purpose "that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name" (John 20:31). This call to belief is central to the Christian message and invites a response of faith that leads to eternal life.

Jesus opens His promise to absolutely all people—no exclusions, no fine print. Just asJohn 3:16 declares, “For God so loved the world,” the Lord’s invitation spans every ethnicity, status, and past.Romans 3:22 reminds us that “there is no distinction” when it comes to receiving righteousness through faith in Christ. Because Scripture is reliable and literal, we can be certain this word “everyone” means exactly what it says.

At face value, Martha and her contemporaries were physically alive. Yet Jesus consistently speaks of a deeper, spiritual life that begins the moment we trust Him.

•John 5:24 affirms that whoever hears and believes “has crossed over from death to life.”

•Ephesians 2:5 says we were “made alive with Christ” even when we were dead in sin.

•Galatians 2:20 testifies, “I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.”

Therefore, “who lives” points not merely to breathing bodies but to souls animated by the life of Christ.

Faith is personal, centered on Jesus Himself, not on good works, heritage, or religious rituals.

•John 6:35—“Whoever believes in Me will never thirst.”

•Acts 16:31—“Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.”

•1 John 5:12—“Whoever has the Son has life.”

The verb “believes” is ongoing; a continual trust that clings to Christ daily. Because Scripture means exactly what it states, believing in Jesus alone is the single condition for the promise that follows.

Jesus speaks literally of eternal security. Physical death may touch the body, but it cannot sever the believer from life with God.

•John 8:51—“If anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”

•2 Corinthians 5:8 assures us that to be “away from the body” is to be “at home with the Lord.”

•Revelation 21:4 foretells a future where “there will be no more death.”

Bullet points of what this means:

– Immediate presence with Christ at physical death (Philippians 1:23).

– A resurrected, glorified body when Christ returns (1 Thessalonians 4:14–17).

– Unending fellowship with God, free from sin and sorrow (Revelation 21:4).

Jesus ends with a personal challenge, pressing the promise from abstract truth to personal decision.

•John 20:31 tells us these words are written “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ…and that by believing you may have life.”

•Romans 10:9 promises that confessing and believing results in salvation.

•Mark 9:24 models an honest response: “I believe; help my unbelief!”

The Lord’s question still echoes today. Because Scripture is true and literal, our answer determines our eternal destiny.

John 11:26 lays out a four-part path: the promise is for everyone; it is experienced by those who live—truly live—through Christ; it is conditioned solely on believing in Him; and its result is literal, everlasting life that no physical death can nullify. Jesus caps His declaration with a direct invitation to personal faith. The verse assures us that Scripture’s promise of eternal life is rock-solid, universally offered, and secured by trusting Jesus Christ alone.

Shall never die.--Comp. especially Note onJohn 8:51. Heshall by no means die for ever. Not through the infinite course of ages shall there be that which makes for him the sting of death. The fact of what we call physical death is not denied, but in the fulness of the thought of life it is regarded as the passage to a new and higher life.

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