In Jesus' final sign, recorded in John 11:1-54, he raised his friend Lazarus from the dead. As a sign, it was not to be a regular occurrence but an extraordinary event that pointed to Jesus as the only source of life from the dead and of eternal life. In the face of death, Jesus expressed anger and sadness even as he exercised dominance. Jesus' mastery over death should interest all who lose loved ones or who will themselves eventually die. (sermon notes)
In the previous section, Paul asserted that no one can be right before God by observing the law but rather through faith in Christ. ...
New life in Christ includes submission to governmental authorities, love for the other, and putting on Christ for all to see him.
After ruling out the possibility of being right with God through the law, Paul presented the only way – through faith in Jesus Christ.