Gospel of John Test

Question 1

what does the gospel of John sharply contrast to

Answer 1

synoptic gospels of matthew mark and luke

Question 2

theological discourses

Answer 2

monologues delivered by Jesus, speeches, long and well- developed

Question 3

describe some topics that jesus mentioned in his discourses

Answer 3

the trinity, god himself and the holyspirit

Question 4

who was the gospel of john written for

Answer 4

jewish christians expelled from the synagogues after the roman revolt

Question 5

describe the community at ephesus

Answer 5

accepting/welcoming,diverse, gospel of john, current day turkey, samaritan christians, gentile christians, and jewish christians went there, they came because of the roman revolt, they were kicked out of the synagogue

Question 6

why was the gospel of john written

Answer 6

to show the people that jesus was god. nicknames/clues. strengthen faith and win converts, false ideas abt jesus, show jesus was superior to john the baptist

Question 7

Johns favorite title for God

Answer 7

The word

Question 8

where did the nickname the word come for

Answer 8

because god tells jesus what he wants him to say, but he comes up with the words

Question 9

who was thought to be superior to jesus (false messiah)

Answer 9

John the Baptist

Question 10

what did John the Baptist say to tell the people that he wasnt great per than jesus

Answer 10

whose sandal I am not worthy to untie

Question 11

when was the gospel of John written

Answer 11

90AD

Question 12

when did jesus die and rise (year)

Answer 12

35AD

Question 13

when was the gospel of mark written

Answer 13

70 AD

Question 14

when were the gospels of luke and matthew written

Answer 14

80AD

Question 15

Name some new characters from Johns Gospel

Answer 15

Lazarus, Nicodemus, man born blind, Samaritan Women, Martha, and Mary

Question 16

Nicodemus

Answer 16

secret follower of jesus, comes at night, doesnt want to be killed for following him

Question 17

Lazarus

Answer 17

close friend of Jesus, sisters martha and mary, brought back from the dead, greatest mircacle, people say he didnt go so that he could have a major miracle

Question 18

man born blind

Answer 18

ungreatfuk, cocky, whines, cured by Jesus, maybe to show that he cares for everyone

Question 19

Samaritan Women

Answer 19

hated by people, Jesus is thirsty and she offers him water and he takes it and people are shook

Question 20

how many passover festivals did Jesus attend

Answer 20

3

Question 21

where were these passover festivals

Answer 21

Jerusalem

Question 22

what was never mentioned in Johns gospel (think miracles)

Answer 22

diabolic possesions, exorcisms

Question 23

irony

Answer 23

when someone says something to someone and it has a deeper meaning but they dont know it, literary technique used by john

Question 24

metaphors

Answer 24

comparison between 2 things that arent the same, literary technique used by john

Question 25

what does the book of signs include

Answer 25

7 miracles, examples of miracles

Question 26

examples of miracles

Answer 26

changing of water into wine at wedding in Cana, cure of man born blind, raising of lazarus

Question 27

what is different in Johns gospel than in any other gospel (miracles)

Answer 27

the version of jesus' passion and resurrection miracles, they are older, in circulation before any other gospel

Question 28

irenaeus

Answer 28

church father/ elder, "beloved disciple", one of the 12 apostles, Believed john wrote gospel, brother of james, son of zebedee (fisherman), wrote toward end of his life

Question 29

what was the modern research of who wrote the gospel of john

Answer 29

confused John the apostle with the church elder (leader of the early church)

Question 30

what was the 3rd argument on who wrote the gospel of John

Answer 30

written in several stages, edited by different people, preaching and witness of the apostle john, john in ephesus> turkey telling people what to write down, "we" misconception

Question 31

describe the outline of johns gospel

Answer 31

prologue (intro), book of signs, book of glory, epilogue

Question 32

describe the book of glory

Answer 32

jesus triumph, passion, death, and resurrection

Question 33

what does the epilogue of john include

Answer 33

appearances in Galilee （21）

Question 34

how many appearances in galilee did jesus make

Answer 34

21

Question 35

what was the prologue of john originally

Answer 35

early christian hymn

Question 36

what is christology

Answer 36

the study of Jesus and and trying to understand who he is

Question 37

christology from above

Answer 37

descending, jesus comes from heaven, john only believes this, shows jesus is really god

Question 38

christology from below

Answer 38

ascending christology, jesus starts on earth, synoptics believe this, jesus is human

Question 39

meaning of logos in the Old testament

Answer 39

Word of God, Jewish, creation, law, gods close relation, wisdom

Question 40

meaning of logos for gentile christians

Answer 40

soul, held the world together, knowledge

Question 41

incarnation

Answer 41

jesus the son of god becoming flesh jesus is god central belief, dogma

Question 42

describe Lamb of God

Answer 42

John the baptist calls jesus this, represents how jesus will be killed like lambs were killed/ sacrificed, allegory

Question 43

what do the disciples called jesus

Answer 43

rabbi

Question 44

who calls jesus messiah

Answer 44

andrew

Question 45

who called jesus son of god and king of israel

Answer 45

nathaniel

Question 46

what does andrew call jesus

Answer 46

messiah

Question 47

what dies nathaniel call jesus

Answer 47

son of god, king of israel

Question 48

name some of jesus' titles/nicknames

Answer 48

word of god, son of god, prophet, lamb of god, teacher, king of israel, son of man, I am

Question 49

ergon

Answer 49

work, to describe jesus' miracles

Question 50

semeion

Answer 50

sign, to describe jesus' miracles, dramatic

Question 51

what three things do the miracles reveal

Answer 51

jesus' idenity, his relationship to the father, the purpose of incarnation

Question 52

why is the wedding miracle considered a nature miracle

Answer 52

because it involved water and grapes to make wine

Question 53

what began jesus public ministry

Answer 53

wedding in cana

Question 54

what does a wedding symbolize

Answer 54

unity, new life, covenant, 2>1, banquet in heaven

Question 55

intercessor

Answer 55

mary, someone who goes between two people to ask for a favor for someone else

Question 56

where was the son sick in the cure of the officials son

Answer 56

carpernum

Question 57

what are the 2 unusual things about the cure of the officials son

Answer 57

her is gentile and the enemy (roman)

Question 58

how long was the man at the pool lame

Answer 58

38 years

Question 59

describe the man at the pools personality

Answer 59

ungreatful, whiner, blammer, rat,

Question 60

where is the pool of the paralytic man located

Answer 60

bathesda

Question 61

what was jesus acused of being in the paralytic man

Answer 61

anti semitic, bc of roman revolt