The Resurrection And The Life
THE RESURRECTION
AND THE LIFE
In John 11:25 the Lord Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life." Resurrection is supe rior to life. By itself, life can only have existence, but resurrection can withstand any kind of attack, even the attack of death. The Lord is not only life, but He is also resurrection. Death cannot hold Him because He can conquer death. Death cannot retain Him, because He is not only life— He is also resurrection. Life is the power to exist, but resurrection is the power to conquer every thing that is against life. Therefore, because res urrection can defeat every attack against life, it is superior to life.
According to the Scriptures, death is a great power. When death comes upon a man, he cannot escape it. Not even atomic power can overcome death. Only the Lord Himself as resurrection can defeat death. He can deliver all of the dead per sons from death because He is not only life but also resurrection. Since He is the resurrection, He can break the power of death. Even Hades is unable to confine our Lord to the tomb.