John 5:26
“For as the Father has life in himself, even so he gave to the Son also to have life in himself.”
What does John 5:26 mean?
The Father possesses life as an essential part of who he is, and he has shared that same kind of life with Jesus. This isn't just about physical existence or spiritual power, but about the deep, self-sustaining nature of God himself. Jesus is saying that the life he has isn't borrowed or temporary, but belongs to him in the same fundamental way it belongs to the Father. It's a profound statement about Jesus's identity and equality with God, while also showing that everything Jesus has comes as a gift from the Father.