John Flashcards
What is the complete outline of John.
Prologue - 1:1-18
Revelation to Israel 1:19-12:50
Private
Public
7 Signs
Revelation to Disciples 13:1-17:26
Instruction
Intercession
Upper Room
Redemption for the World - 18:1-20:31
Death
Resurrection
Final Sign
Epilogue 21:1-25
Describe the public private structure of the outline of John.
Private - 1:19-2:11 Public - 2:12:12:50 Private - 13:1-17-17:26 Public - 18:1-19:42 Private - 20:1-31
Where was the book of John discovered?
fragments were discovered in Egypt
When were fragments of the book of John found and what is the significance?
Fragments were found in the 2nd century - so the book had to have been written in the first century.
Where did John spend time ministering during the latter years of his life?
Ephesus
During whose reign was John exiled to the Island of Patmos?
Emperor Domitian
Why is John the last in the sequence of the Gospels?
His account of the life of Christ seemed to presuppose a knowledge of the Synoptics.
What is the most likely date of the book of John?
AD 85-90
What does Irenaeus say about the when and where of the Gospel of John?
He says John wrote it from Ephesus 68-98 AD. Most likely it was actually written 85-90 AD.
How is John described in John 21:20, 23-24
The beloved disciple
Who wrote John and how do we know?
The book does not name the writer, he is indicated as the beloved disciple and a close companion of Peter (John 21:20, 23-24)
What other men named John are named in the NT?
John the Baptist - eliminated because he was beheaded long before the events of John were completed.
John the father of Peter (1:42) he is not mentioned in any connection which might suggest he is the author.
John Mark (Acts 12:12) concluded he was the author of the 2nd Gospel. John was written as an eyewitness account so he is eliminated from consideration.
John of the Sanhedrin (Acts 4:5-6) - only reference in Scripture identifies him as an enemy of Chrstianity.
John the Beloved Apostle (Matt. 4:21; Jn. 21:20-25) he is the most likely candidate.
External evidence for the author of the book of John
Irenaeus is the chief witness to his authorship. He was a pupil of Polycarp, and Polycarp was a friend of the Apostle John.
Also supported by Clement of Alexandria, Tertullian and Origen.
Internal evidence for the book of John being authored by John.
Jewish author - used OT Scripture
Eyewitness - people, time numbers and minute deatails
Statement - “we beheld His glory” - someone at the transfiguration
Peter mentioned by name (1:41) and James already martyred
By the way John introduces himself (13:23 and 19:26)
Mentioning John the Baptist as John
What did John intend to teach with the book of John?
That Jesus is the Son of God.
What prevalent heresies were there at the time of the writing of John?
Gnosticism - with its dualism
Dilemma of the origin of evil
Mysticism
What heresy rocked the church of the second century?
Gnosticism
What was John the most qualified to present?
as an eyewitness, the divine picture of Jesus as the Son of God.
What verse states the purpose statement for John?
John 20:30-31
What subordinate purposes existed for the writing of John.
An exposure of Gnosticism and docetism and the exposure of Judaism as an inadequate system of religion that crowned its sins by rejecting the promised Messiah.
What are the characteristics of the book of John.
It is both simple and profound in its presentation of Jesus. Amazingly clear to beginning students and deep to the seasoned scholar
Father-Son relationship - Son presented as a reflection of the Father.
Style and vocabulary is simple ang uncomplicated.
Book records seven major miracles and seven major discourses but no parables.
Eschatology emphasized especially as it relates to judgment.
Predominant feature is the editorial comments of the author - 22 of them. Reveals the national blindness of Israel as the major cause and result of the rejection of the Messiah.
Prologue (1:1-18) of John unique as Christ is related to God and eternity
What are the 7 signs of the book of John?
Wedding feast at Cana Healing Nobleman's son Healing the infirm man Feeding of the 5000+ Walking on the water Sight to the blind man Raising of Lazarus
What are the 7 Messianic Claims in John?
I am the bread of life I am the light of the world I am the door of the sheep I am the good shepherd I am the resurrection and the life I am the way, the truth and the life I am the true vine
What is the purpose statement of John?
JOHN RECORDED A SELECTED NUMBER OF SIGNS AND SAYINGS OF JESUS IN ORDER TO PERSUADE HIS AUDIENCE THAT JESUS WAS THE MESSIAH THE SON OF GOD WHO COULD GIVE THEM ETERNAL LIFE IF THEY WOULD BELIEVE IN HIM.
