Abstract
This paper offers a biblical-theological analysis of John 11:17–44, with particular attention to the themes of faith and hope. Through a close reading of Jesus’ dialogues with Martha and Mary, it explores the distinctive Johannine perspective on faith and eschatology. In the Fourth Gospel, faith in Jesus is not merely a future-oriented hope, but a present participation in divine life. This theological vision reflects what biblical scholars have identified as John’s “realized eschatology”—a perspective in which eternal life is not solely a future promise but a present reality for those who believe in the risen Christ. The paper argues that, for John, to believe in Jesus now is to already enter into the space of God. In light of the Jubilee Year 2025, which the Catholic Church celebrates as a time of renewed faith and hope, this study highlights the contemporary relevance of John’s eschatological vision. By analyzing the narrative of the raising of Lazarus, particularly through Jesus’ encounters with Martha and Mary, the paper seeks to offer a deeper understanding of how the Gospel of John connects present faith with the reality of eternal life.