The Discourse on the Son as the Source of Life

17. answered them This was how He met their constant persecution. The discourse which follows (see introductory note to chap. 3) may be thus analysed. (S. p. 106.) It has two main divisions I. The prerogatives of the Son of God(John 5:17-30). II. The unbelief of the Jews(John 5:31-47). These two are subdivided as follows: I. 1. Defence of healing on the Sabbath based on the relation of the Son to the Father (John 5:17-18). 2. Intimacy of the Son with the Father further enforced (John 5:19-20). 3. This intimacy proved by the twofold power committed to the Son (a) of communicating spiritual life (John 5:21-27), (b) of raising the dead (John 5:28-29). 4. The Son's qualification for these high powers is the perfect harmony of His Will with that of the Father (John 5:30). II. 1. The Son's claims rest not on His testimony alone, nor on that of John, but on that of the Father (John 5:31-35). 2. The Father's testimony is evident (a) in the works assigned to the Son (John 5:36), (b) in the revelation which the Jews reject (John 5:37-40). 3. Not that the Son needs honour from men, who are too worldly to receive Him (John 5:41-44). 4. Their appeal to Moses is vain; his writings condemn them.

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