Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: John 5:10-18

## Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Reading of John 5:10-18

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

We read this passage as a profound demonstration of Christ’s divine authority and the unfolding revelation of the New Covenant. In confronting the Pharisees' legalism and their misunderstanding of the Sabbath, Jesus is not merely performing a miracle but asserting His identity as the Son of God, sovereign over the Sabbath and the Law. This encounter highlights the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant in Christ, emphasizing His role as the fulfillment of the Law and the prophets. We see here the sovereign grace of God in action, revealing Christ as the ultimate revelation of God's redemptive plan.

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