1. Take Away the Stone
John 11:39

2. The Raising of Lazarus
Jesus commanded them to do what they could do for themselves (v. 39, 44); then, he did the rest
This principle is found elsewhere in Jesus’ miracles (Jn. 2:7; 9:7; etc.)

3. The Raising of Lazarus This principle is called “synergy”
“Synergy” is the benefit that results when two or more agents work together to achieve something; it's the concept of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts

4. Synergism vs. Monergism
Monergism = God works alone in man’s salvation (John Calvin)
Synergism = God and man work together in man’s salvation (all NT writers)

5. Synergism in the New Testament
Gr. συνήργει = synergy (work together)
1. Synergy within ourselves: faith working with works (Jas. 2:22)
2. Synergy with others: working with other Christians (1 Cor. 16:16)

6. Synergism in the New Testament
3. Synergy with God
In evangelism (Mk. 16:20; 2 Cor. 6:1; see Acts 14:27; 1 Cor. 3:6-9)
In the life of a Christian (Rom. 8:28)

7. Jesus Can Raise the Dead
The dead sinner (Eph. 2:1)
The dead Christian (1 Tim. 5:6)
The dead Church (Rev. 3:1)

8. Take Away the Stone
God will bless you, but you have to ask in prayer (Mt. 7:11)
God will forgive you and add you, but you have to repent and be baptized (Acts 2:38-47)

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God will strengthen you, but you have to grow in faith (Eph. 3:16-17)
God will work in you, but you have to work (Phil. 2:12-13)

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God will make a way of escape, but you have take heed (1 Cor. 10:12-13)
God will not forsake you, but you have to be content (Heb. 13:5-6)

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God will give grace, but you have to be humble (Jas. 4:6-10)
God will guard you, but you have to have faith (1 Pet. 1:5)

12. Take Away the Stone Attendance Giving our contribution
Daily prayer and Bible study
Good works toward others
Bible study with others
Active in the local church