“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live. Everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?’” (vv. 25-26)

Set aside every other consideration, complication, or question. Just for a moment. At least long enough to hear the very heart of the Gospel.

Jesus gives it to us in just four words:

“Do you believe this?”

What is “this,” exactly? It is our fundamental confidence in Jesus’ power over death. It is our core conviction: Jesus gives everlasting life to those who believe, specifically in Him. It is our comfort and our confession, for we are convinced that Jesus’ own know His voice and come to Him, leaving the grave behind.

Those who believe in the Lord Jesus will live and never die.

Do you believe this?

Your answer to that question is nothing short of everything.

— Tyler