Scripture affirms that God alone has the power to give spiritual life to the dead, as demonstrated in John 5:21.
John 5:21 states, 'For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will.' This illustrates the sovereign authority of Christ in bestowing life upon those who are spiritually dead. The act of quickening is not based on human effort or decision but on God’s will and purpose. The concept of regeneration stresses that individuals, by nature, are unable to believe or come to Christ unless God first imparts life to them. This is seen in the example of Lazarus, who could not respond to Jesus’ command until after he was brought back to life, emphasizing that life precedes faith and action.
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