This is actually quite a difficult passage to understand, and it is very theologically packed. This is testimony of Who Jesus Is from Jesus Himself. I also think that it would be impossible to explain this passage without the doctrine of the Trinity. Jesus clearly and emphatically ("Truly, Truly") says that He is equal to God the Father, is of the same mind, purpose, and will of the Father, has the power to give life at will, is to be as honored as the Father is, and has been given the authority to JUDGE. No mere man could make such claims; only God can. And Jesus said that He is qualified to JUDGE because He is fully God and fully Man. This passage also provides information about judgement - eternal life to those who hear and believe; and condemnation to death for those who do not, because their deeds are evil.
20-Jan: In Jewish Law, two or three witnesses were needed to validate testimony. So, Jesus pointed to five witnesses who have testified to the truth: 1) God (Father and Holy Spirit), 2) John the Baptist, 3) His Works of signs and wonders, 4) Scriptures, and 5) Moses. Yet, the Jewish religious leaders would not believe the testimonies because they were not willing to, and they preferred the honor of man over the honor of God.
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