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And the multitudes hearing it, were in admiration at his doctrine.
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Similarly, it is stated: \\"And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, others to everlasting contempt and shame\\" (Daniel 12:2). This raises the question of why the Lord would choose this particular testimony, which may seem ambiguous or inadequately pertinent to the veracity of the resurrection: \\"I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob\\" (Exodus 3:6). By stating this, He appeared to affirm His point and went on to add: \\"He is not the God of the dead, but of the living.\\" Even those present, perceiving the depth of the revelation in this assertion, marveled at His teachings and responses.\\n\\nWe previously noted that the Sadducees, who denied belief in angels, spirits, or the resurrection of the dead, also taught about the destruction of the soul. They adhered solely to the five books of Moses, dismissing the words of the prophets. Thus, it was imprudent to draw proof from texts that they did not regard as authoritative. To affirm the eternal nature of souls, or their immortality, He references a passage from Moses: \\"I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob,\\" and further clarifies: \\"He is not the God of the dead, but of the living.\\" Through this, He demonstrated the ongoing life of souls beyond death, for it is inconceivable that God could be associated with those who do not exist. This, in turn, leads to the conclusion regarding the resurrection of bodies, which, along with the souls, have done good or evil. The Apostle Paul delves deeper into this matter in the latter part of the first epistle to the Corinthians (1 Cor. 15:12-56)."},{"author-name":"Anonymous Commentary (Opus Imperfectum)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":4,"exegesis-text":"If Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob had perished and ceased to be forever, God would not be recognized as their God, as one who is associated with those devoid of existence. As previously discussed, Jesus engages with the deceiver's proposal, examines the implications, provides robust evidence, and answers even when the initial inquiry appears nonsensical. We must adhere to Christ's logical progression in His reasoning. When addressing the Sadducees, blinded by their own ignorance, He first offered a logical argument by comparison: \\"For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels of God in heaven.\\" He then appealed to the authority of Scripture, stating, \\"I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.\\" Similarly, we ought to utilize both rational discourse and scriptural authority when engaging with those who misinterpret the truth. Regardless of the source of our arguments, we should initially formulate our own reasoning and reinforce it with authoritative evidence; that is, we aim to persuade our listeners with sound arguments that we subsequently validate with recognized authority. However, our objective transcends merely persuading the deceiver; it is to enlighten the truth seeker. It is not uncommon for those prone to deception to acknowledge an argument yet reject it. However, for sincere seekers of the truth, merely elucidating the rationale suffices—they will grasp its significance, integrate it, and not refute it. Thus, individuals of this nature are often led to faith through the arguments they encounter."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"a humble and pure-hearted community. Some of the scribes remarked, \\"Master, you have spoken rightly,\\" as recorded by Luke. They acknowledged the resurrection, yet were taken aback by His reasoning and interpretation of His statement: I am the God of Abraham, and so forth. Consequently, they did not dare to question Him further, as noted by Luke."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"When Christ the Redeemer referred to God as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, He unveiled the concept of the resurrection of the dead. This revelation astonished not only the Sadducees but also the most enlightened among the Jewish scholars, prompting the people to embrace His teachings. The wisdom in His response was so profound that one scribe expressed admiration, saying, “Teacher! You have spoken well” (Luke 20:39). The Lord’s reply to the Sadducees expanded the understanding of paradise, allowing insights into it that had never been perceived before. \\n\\nWhy would God identify Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob when these patriarchs had long since returned to dust, their remains merely a collection of bones in the cave of Machpelah? Would He declare Himself the God of decay and desolation? The Sadducees likely interpreted His words to mean, \\"I am the God whom Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob trusted,\\" but if there were no resurrection, what could their faith be based on? It would lead only to death, nothingness, eternal silence, and the shadow of despair—a fate that the final patriarch lamented, declaring, “The days of my life are few and miserable!” (Genesis 47:9). \\n\\nNo, God intended something far greater. He conveyed, as the only begotten Son of God elucidated, that He would be their everlasting support and advocate, ensuring that the world to come would not be one of forgetfulness for those who place their trust in Him during their earthly journey. Those who listened to the Lord with genuine hearts found great benefit, while the Sadducees departed feeling humiliated, as if defeated."},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The crowd was astonished: \\"it was not the Sadducees who gained anything, for they left in defeat, but rather the people who heard Him with pure hearts\\" (Chrysostom)."},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The Sadducees, having been bested by Jesus's response, retreated; however, the scribes present, delighting in the downfall of their rivals regarding the issue of resurrection, overlooked the fact that the Sadducees were their fellow believers. They couldn't conceal their elation and remarked to Jesus, \\"Teacher, you have spoken rightly\\" (Luke 20:39). The crowd, witnessing the defeat of the Herodians, the disciples of the Pharisees, and the Sadducees, were astonished by the wisdom of Jesus."},{"author-name":"Lopuchin A.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c891400ee1341634d2276d_Lopuchin%20A.P..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The response given was so profoundly wise that a number of the scribes could not help but show their appreciation, openly affirming Him with the words: ‘Teacher, You have spoken rightly!’"},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The Sadducees remained quiet, yet a number of the scribes voiced their approval aloud, saying to the Teacher, “You have spoken rightly.” Among the people, who were listening to the Lord with genuine hearts, the cleverness of His response to the proud adversaries stirred genuine amazement."},{"author-name":"Bogolepow D.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The collaboration between the Sadducees and the Pharisees in this instance is not clearly indicated in the Gospel narratives. It is possible that, having witnessed Jesus Christ embarrass the Pharisees and taking delight in it, they desired for Him to also mock the Pharisees’ faith in the resurrection of the dead. This belief held that with the advent of the Messiah, all Israelites would be resurrected and dwell in the promised land. At the very least, Jesus' response brought satisfaction to the scribes, and the Sadducees’ defeat through His words bolstered the Pharisees. The Sadducees held that due to the law of levirate marriage, as stated in Deuteronomy 25:5-6, a woman could have multiple husbands during her lifetime, making the Pharisees' belief in resurrection life implausible. They felt compelled to either regard this law as illogical or dismiss the concept of resurrection altogether, as they considered the divine law inherently reasonable. Consequently, they concluded that the law itself implies there is no resurrection. Their objection stemmed from the Pharisees’ overly materialistic perspective on life after the resurrection. Thus, Jesus addressed them, stating that they “do not know the Scriptures,” clarifying that after the resurrection, individuals “neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like the angels of God in heaven.” Since the Sadducees' argument was predicated on the notion that a decayed human body could not be revived, the Lord pointed out their ignorance of “the power of God” and, referencing Scripture, demonstrated that there is existence beyond the grave, affirming the reality of resurrection."},{"author-name":"Alexander Gorsky","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8884037c1e1c51e1332e2_Alexander%20Gorsky.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"When the Pharisees were rendered speechless by His response, the Sadducees, who were part of the same Sanhedrin, delighted in their discomfiture and promptly posed a question regarding the doctrine of resurrection, which they had dismissed due to the absurd conclusions they believed it suggested. As the Lord had previously condemned the Pharisees, He similarly addressed the Sadducees by uprooting the very foundation of their flawed beliefs. They cited a case involving a woman who had been married to seven brothers according to the customs of humanity. Jesus demonstrated to the Sadducees that their misunderstanding arose from two key failures: (1) their lack of comprehension of the Scriptures and (2) their inability to grasp the omnipotence of God. Had they properly understood at least those texts they accepted—not only the literal words but also the deeper meaning—they would have recognized the essential link between the religious teachings within and the belief in the everlasting existence of the soul. If they truly acknowledged God's omnipotence, they would not assume that life after death mirrors earthly existence in every aspect, but rather concede that God has the power to transform human existence into a glorified, elevated state. He then revealed that eternal life aligns with the existence of higher spiritual beings. To affirm this notion, He referenced the familiar phrases found in the writings of Moses, specifically referring to God as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. How could God maintain such an intimate relationship with these significant figures, granting them immense value and dignity, if they were merely temporary beings rather than entities destined for eternity?"}]}
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