John 1 Flashcards
What is the consistent theme in John (not light vs dark one)?
Jesus is the Son of God, and if you commit yourself
What are the three things John presents Jesus as?
- Presents Jesus as Messiah, Son of God
- Presents Jesus as the eternal Word (always existed, but became flesh)
- Presents Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecy
John was the last gospel written roughly how many generations after Jesus’ resurrection?
2
What does theological mean?
Based upon the nature and Will of God as revealed to humans
What does philosophical mean?
Shows the knowledge of reality and existence of something
Josh was written for what audience?
Jewish audience
What are three characteristics of Jesus as the Word?
- The Words’ relation to the Father: ie Jesus was with God before the creation of the World, and has no beginning and no end
- The Words’ relation to the World: ie It was through Jesus that God created the World
- The Words’ relation to humanity: ie the Word became flesh
What does “by the miracle of the virgin birth” mean?
Word made flesh
What does incarnate mean?
In human form
What are the four essentials of human life (what Jesus represents)?
- Jesus is the light-(ie the sun gives light to everything)
- Jesus is the breathe of life- (ie an unborn child is given the breathe of life)
- Jesus is the water of life- (ie what we thirst for; even people who don’t know God thirst for things like God)
- Jesus is the living bread
What are reoccurring themes in John 1?
Light and darkness.
Jesus is the true ______ who brought _______ as the powers of _________ opposed this.
Light
Conflict
Darkness