The Pulpit Commentary - John 5:28-29
The two resurrections. 1 . The effect of Christ ' s preceding discourse on his hearers was wonder. "They marvelled." 2 . The teachings and deeds of Christ were well calculated to produce this emotion in all. 3 . Each manifestation of his power and glory was only introductory to something greater still. "Marvel not at this," etc. The two resurrections—the resurrection of life and that of judgment. Notice— I. THEIR SIMILARITY . 1 . In the physical condition... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - John 5:28-29
It is impossible not to draw a distinction between the theme of these verses and that of John 5:24 , John 5:25 . The Lord announces an event which is in the future altogether. The "and now is," which characterized the first resurrection of which he spoke, is here omitted. The description of the subjects of the resurrection as those "in their graves," contradistinguishes them from "the dead" of John 5:25 —a phrase which will suffer several interpretations. The universality of the summons,... read more