John 11:25-26:

“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.”

John 5:24:

“Whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and… has crossed over from death to life.”

John 6:47:

“Very truly I tell you, the one who believes has eternal life.” John 8:51: “Whoever obeys my word will never see death.”

John 11:11:

“Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him up.” (Jesus has power to raise the dead)

Matthew 16:25: “Whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.”

It's sad that some people miss the chance to hear about God's kingdom because the message is presented with pride or arrogance.

Religious teachers who knew the scriptures well often used them to judge and exclude others, rather than to bring people into life. Jesus was critical of those who kept people out.

Through Jesus, God offers eternal life, and I hope everyone will consider this message despite the painful ways it has been explained sometimes.

In John 11, Jesus says, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die, and whoever lives by believing in me will never die." Those who hear his word and believe in God cross from death to life. Take a moment to read the scriptures and reflect on where you stand with God.