What is the meaning of John 9:33? If The statement begins with a conditional hinge. The formerly blind man is inviting the Pharisees to follow simple, logical reasoning—“If … then ….” Scripture often uses the same pattern to press a verdict: • “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile” (1 Corinthians 15:17). • “If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away” (John 15:6). Such “ifs” demand honest assessment. Here the implied test is straightforward: examine the works, then decide about the Worker. This man Calling Jesus “this man” underscores His true humanity while keeping attention on His observable life and deeds. The Bible never shies away from Jesus’ manhood, yet always pairs it with supernatural credentials: • “Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs” (Acts 2:22). • The crowd said, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph?” (John 6:42)—the same historical figure now giving sight to the blind. By focusing on “this man,” the speaker invites the leaders to look at the concrete evidence standing right in front of them. Were not from God Here is the heart of the argument: origin determines authority. To be “from God” means to be sent, authorized, and empowered by Him. Jesus claims that source repeatedly: • “My teaching is not My own; it comes from Him who sent Me” (John 7:16). • “I have come here from God” (John 8:42). Nicodemus had reached a similar conclusion: “No one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him” (John 3:2). Rejecting Jesus therefore equals rejecting the One who sent Him. He could do no such thing The undeniable miracle (a man born blind now sees) leaves only one logical explanation—divine power. Scripture presents works as God’s signature on His messengers: • “If I am not doing the works of My Father, then do not believe Me; but if I am doing them … believe the works” (John 10:37-38). • Jesus pointed to similar signs when assuring John the Baptist: “The blind receive sight … the dead are raised” (Luke 7:22). Because God cannot endorse falsehood (Numbers 23:19), authentic miracles authenticate the Miracle-Worker. summary John 9:33 is a simple, forceful syllogism spoken by a man whose life was just transformed: 1. God alone empowers true miracles. 2. Jesus has performed an unquestionable miracle. 3. Therefore Jesus must be from God. The verse calls every reader to the same honest verdict: acknowledge the works, embrace the Worker, and honor the God who sent Him. |
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