U4 L4 The Godhead in John and Paul's Epistles Flashcards
When was John’s Gospel written?
Much later than Matthew, Mark, or Luke
Since John preached to an audience of believers, what did this mean for the writing of the the Gospel?
John could be more explicit in talking about the three persons
How do we see God the FATHER in the Gospel according to JOHN?
- primarily as the Father of Jesus
- Jesus’ human life and authority are in the Father
What does the use of SON of God show in the Gospel according to JOHN?
- Jesus enjoyed a special union with the Father
- Jesus is divine and brings us fellowship with the Father
- His is the Messiah, Redeemer and Son of God by virtue of His deity
What is a Paraclete?
- One called to help
- the Holy Spirit
How is the title SPIRIT depicted in the Gospel according to JOHN?
- It continues the work of Jesus in the world
- Sent by God to comfort Christians and lead them to truth
How is Paul’s background different from those of the synoptic writers?
He was at first a persecutor of Christians
How are Paul’s writings different from John?
He saw Christ as the resurrected Christ rather than as the Christ of flesh
To where were Paul’s letters written to?
Christian churches to strengthen their faith
How is the title FATHER depicted in PAUL’s writings?
The One who loves us enough to send His Son by the power of the Holy Spirit to redeem us
How is the title SON of god depicted in PAUL’s writings?
- Jesus Christ
- He is LORD and Paul identifies Him as God
- the Resurrection leaves no question of the divinity of Jesus as the Son of God
Why did Christ reveal the Father?
He is God’s Image and He is God Himself
LORD or ADONAI had been
used in the Bible only to translate what?
Yahweh
How is the title SPIRIT depicted in PAUL’s writings?
- Presented by Paul that advanced beyond Gospel writers
- Through Holy Spirit, eternal life is given to us
- Gifts of the Spirit from God are needed to continue the work of Jesus in building up the body of Christ
What does Paul’s Epistles teach?
how to live in Christ and in the Spirit