If Jesus was just an ordinary man, then he is the worst sinner and heretic that ever lived! He claimed to be equal to God. How can a man claim that and be considered good?
The gospel is how we come to discover and understand what God has done for us. It sets us free to love God out of pure thankfulness and not fear of condemnation!
Gospel faith is dependent upon the presence of the “measure of faith” given in the new birth. But the faith given in the new birth is independent of our expressions of gospel faith.
By performing this miracle from a great distance, Jesus shows His power over creation. This ability only makes sense because He is the God of all creation!