The Promise of Resurrection and Life

7 In Jesus’ “I am” statement in verse 25—“I am the resurrection and the life”—he identified himself as the fulfillment of resurrection hope and expectations. This is the fifth of the seven “I am” claims in this Gospel.

The promise of resurrection and life is not to be found in some distant future event but is available in the person of Jesus. Final death (eternal separation from God) is an impossibility for those who put their faith in him. Physical death is the doorway to greater life with God. Martha’s emphatic response revealed her devotion (v. 27).