What did Jesus say about resurrection in John chapter 5?
Jesus taught that a day is coming when everyone who is in the grave—anyone who has ever lived—will be resurrected. This affirms resurrection and a life hereafter, though the detailed description of what resurrection entails is given later by Paul in 1 Corinthians 15.
Les explains that 1 Corinthians 15 is the greatest chapter in Scripture dealing with the resurrection. He notes that the Old Testament was vague on the subject, though people knew about resurrection and a life hereafter; Job spoke of it, saying, "I know that my Redeemer liveth," and that in his flesh he shall see God. Jesus also spoke of resurrection in John's Gospel chapter 5, saying a day is coming when everybody in the grave, anyone who has ever lived, will be resurrected. But Les points out that only Paul, here in 1 Corinthians 15, gives the detailed description of what resurrection will entail.