Finals Pt. 2 Flashcards
We see the grace of God in his commitment to keep his promises to his people, despite their ___________.
Rebellion
John shows that Jesus is the ____________ of Old Testament __________.
Fulfillment
Promises
” I will be your ________, and you shall be my _________ “ was as a constant refrain throughout the Old Testament.
God
People
Yet God’s people were consistently ___________, giving God every reason to cancel his promises.
Faithless
Nevertheless , “the Word became _______ and dwelt among us.
Flesh
These opening verses proclaim the best new in the world; ___________ sinners can become God’s children.
Estranged
John tells us we become God’s children simply through ____________ in Jesus as God works in us the miracle of a new _______.
Believing
Birth
But to all who did ________ him! who believed in his name, he gave the right to become ___________ of God, who were born not of blood nor of the will of _______ nor of the will of ____ but of God.
Receive
Children
Flesh
Man
The opening paragraphs of John’s announce good news. Note that the first 18 verses contain not a single command to _____ but simply news to _______.
Obey
Believe
Consistent with the overarching story line of the Bible, this gospel begins with gospel- the good news that God has taken on ______ to rescue _________ living in a dark ________.
Flesh
Sinners
World
This is the resounding theme of John: _______ _______.
Good
News
Jesus has come so that we, the ____________ might receive ________ upon _________.
undeserving
grace
grace
For the law was given through _______; grace and truth come through ______ _________.
Moses
Jesus Christ
Both the _____ and _______ are gifts from God.
Law
Grace
The law reveals God’s righteous __________ and the righteous _____________ God made of his people.
Character
Requirements