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It was quoted in regards to the passage in John 5 where Jesus discusses the scriptures and how people wrongly believe that studying them brings eternal life, when it's Jesus who offers it.
He said, Jesus is actually being a bit reproving here. He's saying, in essence, you study the scriptures because you think that activity brings eternal life. But the scriptures testify of me and I giv...
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Episode: Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 5-6 Part 2 • Dr. Jason Co...
It was quoted in regards to the passage in John 5 where Jesus discusses the scriptures and how people wrongly believe that studying them brings eternal life, when it's Jesus who offers it.
He said, Jesus is actually being a bit reproving here. He's saying, in essence, you study the scriptures because you think that activity brings eternal life. But the scriptures testify of me and I give eternal life.
The Jewish sages of Jesus' day believed that the act of studying the Torah brought eternal life, but Jesus pointedly taught that the scriptures do not bring salvation. Sacred writ was given to testify of him and he, God, was the vehicle of salvation.