The Incredible Claims of Jesus | John 5:1-29

The sermon shifts from Matthew into John 5 to focus on what is called “the incredible claims of Jesus.” “Incredible” is explained in two senses: it can mean unbelievable—a claim too wild to accept—or it can mean astonishingly believable when supported by real evidence. The point is that Jesus makes claims so sweeping that no one can remain neutral; a verdict has to be reached, because eternity is at stake. Jesus claims things no mere moral teacher can claim. He presents Himself as the eternal Son of God, not beginning at Bethlehem but existing before creation. He claims authority that belongs only to God: to judge all humanity, to give eternal life, and to raise the dead in the final resurrection. These are not small religious opinions. They are total claims about reality—either true, or they reveal Him to be a false prophet of the worst kind. The sermon’s driving argument is that the resurrection vindicates everything Jesus says. If Christ truly rose from the dead, then His “incredible” words are not arrogant fantasies—they are divine truth. The resurrection becomes the dividing line: it forces belief or unbelief, surrender or rejection. John 5 is then read to show how Jesus speaks with that kind of authority and calls every hearer to decide what will be done with Him. Do you want to support Church of The Word? https://cotwstl.org/give/ Check out our church here! https://cotwstl.org/ #biblestudy #faith