when was John written?
AD 90-100
first four sections of John’s gospel -
prologue
the book of signs
the book of glory
epilouge
The author of John’s gospel -
The beloved disciple
four themes of the gospel -
strengthen faith in believers
fight false ideas of Jesus
John the Baptist was NOT the Messiah
win new converts
first 18 verses that introduce major themes -
prologue
seven signs that reveal Jesus’ mission&glory -
The Book of Signs
messages that are about love, service, & promise of the Holy Spirit -
the Book of Glory
passion, death, & ressurrection of Jesus -
Epilogue
who was the only eye witness ?
John
he was the only one who died natural death -
John
another name for the Holy Spirit -
Paraclete
Jesus is the forcus of God’s Revelation “ “ -
I am
who confessed the faith in the gospels?
peter
who would always direct the reference of the Eucharist -
Jesus
John’s gospel was more mystical than the ________ Gospels -
Synoptic
the uniqueness of John’s gospel emphasizes thatJesus Christ is the one who _________________________
who meditates between God & humanity
what are the four characters -
Nicodemus , Lazarus , man born blind , & Samaritan woman
what is the center of Jesus’ ministry is what?
Jerusalem
T or F - Jesus gives long, extended discourses rather than short sayings or parables
true
the gospel of John is very _________
poetic
an early heresy of the church-
docetism
what is the central dogma of our faith -
the incarnation of Jesus Christ
the study of Jesus Christ -
Christology
John’s christology -
descending christology
synoptic gospels -
ascending christology
the seven signs in John’s gospel -
wedding at Cana cure of the officials son cure on a sabbath multiplication of loaves walking on water cure of a man born blind raising of Lazarus
greek term for “word” -
logos
inspiring a sense of mystery -
mystical
the importance of the incarnation-
if Jesus Christ only seemed to be human…..
then he didnt really die & rise
then our human nature is not healed
then we have never perceived the glory of god
Seven titles of Jesus -
Bread of life Light of the World Sheep gate Good Shepard Way truth & life Ressurection & life True vine
