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What is the logos Word?
In the New Testament, the phrase "Word (Logos) of God," found in John 1:1 and elsewhere, shows God's desire and ability to "speak" to the human.
What is the main message of the Gospel of John?
In the Gospel of John, the central theme is the divine Logos, the word that was with God and that was God. This Logos became flesh and dwelt among men in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. John says nothing of a supernatural birth.
Why is the book of John different from the other Gospels?
John's Gospel differs from the Synoptic Gospels in several ways: it covers a different time span than the others; it locates much of Jesus' ministry in Judaea; and it portrays Jesus discoursing at length on theological matters. The major difference, however, lies in John's overall purpose.
Why is the Gospel of John so important?
Already by the year 200, John's gospel was called the spiritual gospel precisely because it told the story of Jesus in symbolic ways that differ sharply at times from the other three. For example, Jesus dies on a different day in John's gospel than in Matthew, Mark and Luke....
What are the two main reasons the Gospel of John was written?
The two main reasons the Gospel of John was written was to evangelize both Gentiles and Jews. The second reason was to strengthen the faith of Christians in his local community and Christians everywhere.
What do the 7 signs of John mean?
The seven signs are seen by some scholars and theologians as evidence of new creation theology in the Gospel of John, the resurrection of Jesus being the implied eighth sign, indicating a week of creation and then a new creation beginning with the resurrection.
Is John the Baptist the same as John the Apostle?
The LDS Church teaches that John the Apostle is the same person as John the Evangelist, John of Patmos, and the Beloved Disciple.
Which gospel is most accurate?
Scholars since the 19th century have regarded Mark as the first of the gospels (called the theory of Markan priority). Markan priority led to the belief that Mark must be the most reliable of the gospels, but today there is a large consensus that the author of Mark was not intending to write history.
Why are there no parables in John?
In John's Gospel, by contrast, there are no parables or exorcisms. Jesus' teaching focuses much more on his own identity and his unique relationship with the Father. Jesus is the eternal Son who has come to reveal the Father. Salvation comes by knowing the Father through the Son.
Where did Herod Antipas put John the Baptist in prison?
When Herod Antipas put John the baptist in prison (Matthew 4:12; Mark 1:14; Luke 3:19-20; John 4:1-4), the Lord departed to Galilee where he presented himself not as a king but as a prophet. His ministry was designed to draw public attention to himself.
What did John the Baptist say about water?
John the Baptist had stirred the nation by his ministry and stress on repentance (Mt 3:1-6). “Water” would remind Nicodemus of the Baptist’s emphasis. So Jesus was saying that Nicodemus, in order to enter the kingdom, needed to turn to Him (repent) in order to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit.
Where did Jesus go after John's imprisonment?
After John's imprisonment He moves out of Judea and into Galilee to begin his Galilean Ministry. All of the preceding events from John 1:19 describe events in Jesus' Judean Ministry, a ministry which last from 12-14 months and which is not recorded at all in the three Synoptic Gospels.
Who was the ruler of the Jews in John 3:1?
John 3:1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews; NET John 3:1 Now a certain man, a Pharisee named Nicodemus, who was a member of the Jewish ruling council, GNT John 3:1 Ἦν δὲ ἄνθρωπος ἐκ τῶν Φαρισαίων, Νικόδημος ὄνομα αὐτῷ, ἄρχων τῶν Ἰουδαίων·.
What did John's disciples lose sight of?
What John's disciples clearly lost sight of was John's original mission from God, to prepare the way for the Messiah. They forgot that John's ministry was a means to an end! In using Rabbi they greet John (only time he is called Rabbi in John's Gospel) just as Jesus was greeted by Nicodemus (Jn 3:2+).
Who wrote the article that rebuked leaders who follow in the footsteps of Diotrephes?
Bible scholar A. T. Robertson wrote a magazine article that rebuked leaders who follow in the footsteps of Diotrephes ( 3 John 9 ). After it was published, he got numerous letters from church leaders, demanding that their subscriptions be canceled.
Who contributed to this work that had the aim of giving preachers material on introduction, verse by verse exposition, answer
James Rosscup - Many authors contributed to this work that had the aim of giving preachers material on introduction, verse by verse exposition, a section on homiletics, and a section of collected homilies (outlines, etc.) by various preachers, which can stimulate thought. It moves through one small section of Bible verses after another.
Who is Meye Thompson?
Marianne Meye Thompson is the George Eldon Ladd Professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary. While specializing in the Gospels and particularly the Gospel of John, she has written on Colossians, the epistles of John, and various theological topics such as God as father in the Scriptures. She is an ordained teaching elder in the PCUSA.
Is James Rosscup an evangelical?
James Rosscup - He is staunchly evangelical, showing good broad surveys based on diligent study, practical turns, even choice illustrations. In prophecy he is premillennial dispensational....Many preachers have found that Ironside works, read along with heavier books on details of exegesis, help them see the sweep of the message and prime their spirits for practical relevance.
Precept Upon Precept
How well do you know the Son of God? Are you convinced that what He said about Himself is true? From beginning to end, John reveals Jesus as the Son of God.
Leader Guide
Lead your group with confidence. Download your free John Part 1 Leader Guide for Precept Upon Precept.
First Lessons
Get the conversation started. John Part 1's First Lesson for Precept Upon Precept is a free download.
Precept Upon Precept
How well do you know the Son of God? Are you convinced that what He said about Himself is true? From beginning to end, John reveals Jesus as the Son of God.
Leader Guide
Lead your group with confidence. Download your free John Part 1 Leader Guide for In & Out.
First Lessons
Get the conversation started. John Part 1's First Lesson for In & Out is a free download.