89. The reason, unless I am mistaken, is
complete and just, but I do not require a reason from Christ. If
I am convinced by reason I reject faith. Abraham believed
God, Gen. xv. 6. let us also believe Him, that we who are
heirs of his race may also be heirs of his faith. David likewise
believed, and therefore did he speak; Ps. cxvi.
[cxv.] 10. let us also believe that we may be able
to speak, knowing that “He Who raised up the Lord Jesus shall
raise up us also with Jesus.” 2 Cor. iv. 14. For
God, Who never lies, promised this; the Truth promised this in His
Gospel, when He said: “This is the will of Him that sent
Me, that of all that which He hath given Me I should lose nothing, but
should raise it up at the last day.” S. John vi. 39. And He thought it not sufficient to
have said this once, but marked it by express repetition, for this
follows: “For this is the will of My Father, Who sent Me,
that every one that seeth the Son and believeth on Him should have
eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.” Ibid
.