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Until the beginning of the nineteenth century, mainstream theological consensus held that – unlike the three synoptic gospels – the author of John’s gospel was in fact one of Jesus’ apostles, the ‘beloved disciple’. Let’s take a closer look at the Gospel of John.
In most cases, John is not referring to all Jewish people, but to a group of Pharisees and Sadducees who feel threatened by Jesus’ teachings. Because John repeatedly speaks of “the Jews” pejoratively, readers can easily perceive John’s gospel as anti-Semitic.
Mar 18, 2022 · IT IS customary for an exceptionally distinguished professor of theology to crown a career of research and reflection with a commentary on St John’s Gospel, but this book, the fruit of two decades of engagement, stands out in several ways.
The book of John opens with an introductory poem and a short story (ch. 1) that is followed by a big block of stories about Jesus performing miraculous signs that generate increasing controversy (chs. 2-10).
Apr 1, 2024 · In this overview of John’s Gospel, Nathan discusses the life of John the Apostle, his poetic style of writing, and his purpose for writing the book. Ultimately, John’s Gospel invites us to believe, seek greater intimacy, and hold fast to the simplicity that is in Christ Jesus.
Apr 10, 2022 · It is the fullest expression of the desire of Jesus himself, and of what he is inviting us into: unity in love with him and his Father, and with each other, for the sake of the world God loves.
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Feb 22, 2013 · Arguably the best known and most influential passage dealing with Christology in the New Testament is the Prologue of the Gospel of John, 1:1-18. It is also probably the most studied and discussed passage – even more than the Christ poem in Philippians 2:6-11. The first eighteen verses of John…