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The Gospel of John Cormac, Daniel, Duncan, Grant http://oyc.yale.edu/religious-studies/rlst-152/lecture-11#ch3
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Background Written to Jewish- Christians expelled from Rome Written around the end of the first century Many doubts on the reliability of the Gospel’s sources Focused on theology John’s life c. AD 6 – c. 100 John’s symbol is an eagle
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5 Themes Love Jesus Faith Holy Spirit Resurrection
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No Greater Love Large message of love in the Gospel Between God and people Jesus and people God The Father and Jesus The Son
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Word of God Christology is the study of the person Jesus John sees Jesus as the “Word of God” or logos God the Father
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Book of Signs Book is organized around 7 miracles or works, each contain a sign or meaning Water to Wine Cure of the Official’s Son Cure of the Paralytic at the Pool Feeding of the 5,000 Walking on water Cure of blind man Raising of Lazarus Gospel contains long discourses after each story Helps one understand and have faith in the passage
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Book of Glory Gospel of John focuses greatly on God’s revelation Jesus’ divinity makes God’s invisible power visible Second half of the Gospel is the Book of Glory Last Supper Discourses (13-17) Eucharist seemed shocking to many followers Jesus mediates the supper between his followers and God like a priest Jesus preaches equal service from all disciples Jesus’ Death and Resurrection (18-20) Depicts the glory of Jesus’ ascension Tells that Jesus asked his followers to carry on his work
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David
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Cormac David
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Gouch Steve
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Conclusion Questions?
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Review Game Mathew Mark Luke Team Dave 4 th 1 st 3 rd 2 nd
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