chapter 9 Flashcards
The book of signs
Contains 7 miracles of Jesus. Each followed by a teaching
Prolouge of johns gospel
Highlights Jesus divinity and states the main themes
The book of glory
Jesus hour arrives p, he explains the passion, death, and resurrection
Epilogue
Ressurection appearances of Jesus
Date of Johns gospel
AD 90-100
Author
John of Zebedee (only eyewitness, beloved disciple)
Audience
Samaricptan converts to Christianity. Gentile Christians, Jewish Christians
Themes of the Gospel
Strengthen faith of believers
Win new converts
Fight false ideas about Jesus full humanity/divinity
Challenges certain followers of John the Baptist who wrongly believed he was the Messiah
What was unique about johns gospel
More mystical then synoptic gospels
Emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the
One who mediates between God and humanity
New characters
Man born blind
Samaritan woman
Lazarus
Nicodemus
Jewish feast are highlighted over
Jesus three year ministry
Center of Jesus ministry
Jerusalem
________________________ rather than short sayings or parables
Long, extended discourses
Jesus is the focus of gods revelation
I AM