John's Prologue Flashcards
1
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What themes are addressed in the Prologue?
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Light and Darkness
Being born again
Truth
1
Q
John’s Prologue can be considered what to the totality of his gospel?
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A Table of Contents summarizing what is to come.
2
Q
What is the pivot point of John’s prologue’s chiasm?
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V12-13, All who receive him become children.
3
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What is John arguing in the first verses of his prologue?
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That Jesus is God by echoing the creation narrative of Genesis 1. He goes on to explain the relationship of Logos and Theos.
3
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What does the OT tell us about the word “Logos” that John uses?
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- It is the power of God in accomplishing things by His “logos” or word.
- God reveals Himself through His “logos”
- He redeems people through His “logos”
In short, the Logos is God’s means of creation, revelation, and redemption.
4
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What is John’s purpose is using Logos instead of Theos?
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To explain that Jesus is distinguishable from God, the Father, and yet is God.
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