ACC ~ John 11 v23 - 24

THE FUTURE RESURRECTION

THEODORE OF MOPSUESTIA From this it appears that they, even though they believed somehow in the power of the Lord, were still in doubt because of the greatness of the task. … On the one hand, she has no doubts about his promise. On the other hand, however, she considers the task superior to human power. Indeed, we said above that they still thought they were speaking to a man who does everything through his own strength. This is why she said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection of the last day.” COMMENTARY ON JOHN 5.11.23-24. [1]

[1] CSCO 4 3:224-25.

HER BROTHER COULD BE RAISED HERE AND NOW

PETER CHRYSOLOGUS Martha, again you know but you do not know. Martha, again do you really know, when you do not know that your brother can rise here and now? Or is it perhaps that God who at that future time is able to raise up all is now unable to raise up even one from the dead? He is able, yes, God is able to raise up one from the dead as a sign for this time, God who will later raise up all the dead to eternal life. … Martha, right in front of you is the Resurrection that you are putting so far into the future. SERMON 63.4. [1]

[1] FC 109:253.

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