443rd Post Jesus Predictions Con't. - Predictions of the Resurrection of the Saints Con't. - John 5: 25 - 29.

John 5: 25 - 29.
Most assuredly, I say to you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will live. For as the Father has life in Himself, so He has granted the Son to have life in Himself, and has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man. Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth- those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.
This was spoken by Jesus 1.1/2 to 2 years into His earthly ministry.  Jesus had just healed the man at the Pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath.  The Religious Leaders have brought Jesus to task for working on the Sabbath.  Look at the passage shown at the top of this post, keep in mind it is the Sabbath, and then read carefully what Jesus says.  Jesus is telling the Religious Leaders why He was here and what He hoped to accomplish here, and the work to be continued until He comes again.  When we are alive but without Christ, we are dead in our sin.  Jesus has the ability to raise the dead, and to execute judgment, telling us which resurrection we will rise to, either life or eternal condemnation.  In order to gain the prize we must believe until Jesus comes.  We must not stop running the race.  Where do you stand??