How do we know God can raise the spiritually dead?
Answered in 1 source
We know God can raise the spiritually dead because He demonstrated His sovereign power through the resurrection of Christ and through prophetic declarations in Scripture.
The question of whether God can raise the spiritually dead is addressed in Ezekiel 37 when God asks the prophet Ezekiel, 'Can these bones live?' Ezekiel's response reflects a key theological understanding: only God knows the answer, implying that spiritual awakening and regeneration are acts solely performed by Him. This miracle is rooted in God's sovereign grace, exemplified by His work in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and His promise of regeneration for those He has chosen to save. Reformed theology teaches that God's grace operates freely and powerfully in the hearts of the dead, transforming them into new creations who can respond in faith.
Scripture References:
Ezekiel 37:3-5, John 11:25-26
Commentary