U4 L4 The Godhead in John and Paul's Epistles

Question 1

When was John’s Gospel written?

Answer 1

Much later than Matthew, Mark, or Luke

Question 2

Since John preached to an audience of believers, what did this mean for the writing of the the Gospel?

Answer 2

John could be more explicit in talking about the three persons

Question 3

How do we see God the FATHER in the Gospel according to JOHN?

Answer 3

• primarily as the Father of Jesus

- Jesus’ human life and authority are in the Father

Question 4

What does the use of SON of God show in the Gospel according to JOHN?

Answer 4

• Jesus enjoyed a special union with the Father
• Jesus is divine and brings us fellowship with the Father
• His is the Messiah, Redeemer and Son of God by virtue of His deity

Question 5

What is a Paraclete?

Answer 5

• One called to help

- the Holy Spirit

Question 6

How is the title SPIRIT depicted in the Gospel according to JOHN?

Answer 6

• It continues the work of Jesus in the world

- Sent by God to comfort Christians and lead them to truth

Question 7

How is Paul’s background different from those of the synoptic writers?

Answer 7

He was at first a persecutor of Christians

Question 8

How are Paul’s writings different from John?

Answer 8

He saw Christ as the resurrected Christ rather than as the Christ of flesh

Question 9

To where were Paul’s letters written to?

Answer 9

Christian churches to strengthen their faith

Question 10

How is the title FATHER depicted in PAUL’s writings?

Answer 10

The One who loves us enough to send His Son by the power of the Holy Spirit to redeem us

Question 11

How is the title SON of god depicted in PAUL’s writings?

Answer 11

• Jesus Christ
• He is LORD and Paul identifies Him as God
• the Resurrection leaves no question of the divinity of Jesus as the Son of God

Question 12

Why did Christ reveal the Father?

Answer 12

He is God’s Image and He is God Himself

Question 13

LORD or ADONAI had been

used in the Bible only to translate what?

Answer 13

Yahweh

Question 14

How is the title SPIRIT depicted in PAUL’s writings?

Answer 14

• Presented by Paul that advanced beyond Gospel writers
• Through Holy Spirit, eternal life is given to us
• Gifts of the Spirit from God are needed to continue the work of Jesus in building up the body of Christ

Question 15

What does Paul’s Epistles teach?

Answer 15

how to live in Christ and in the Spirit