Jesus Confronts Religion - Part 1

John 5:17-29

Jesus is equal to God in His person (vs. 17-18)

Jesus is equal to God in His works (vs. 19-20)

Jesus is equal to God in His power & sovereignty (vs. 21-29)

Deuteronomy 32:39 - 'See now that I, I am He, and there is no god besides Me; It is I who put to death and give life...

Ephesians 2: 1-2 - 1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, 2 in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience.

Isaiah 42:8 - "I am the LORD, that is My name; I will not give My glory to another, nor My praise to graven images.

1 Corinthians 15:51-53

Jesus made it abundantly clear that man-centered religion is worthless and that only He can save us from our sin and the coming judgment.