Did Lazarus Come Forth By Free Choice?

Summary

The sermon addresses the question of whether Lazarus came forth from the dead by his own free choice, concluding that he did not because dead people have no ability to choose. It emphasizes that Jesus alone is the doer in raising the dead, using biblical examples such as Lazarus, Jairus' daughter, and the widow's son to illustrate that resurrection is an act of God's sovereign command, not human free will. The message contrasts commands of God that require human choice with those that are sovereign acts of God, underscoring that salvation and resurrection are by God's grace and power, not human decision. The sermon calls for giving all glory to Jesus for these miracles and warns against elevating free will above God's sovereignty in salvation.