U6 L6 The Epistles Of John: The Man Flashcards
John was used by God to write which books of the New Testament?
last books of the New Testament
The Bible records how many men having the Hebrew name John or Johanan?
more than 10
What does John/Johanan mean in Hebrew?
Yahweh has been gracious
John was a convert of who?
John the Baptist
What occupation did John and his brother, James have?
fishermen
Who went with James and John to become fishers of men?
Peter and Andrew
What were the reasons why was John one of the more prominent disciples of Jesus?
- Jesus selected him as one of the Twelve
- 1 of the 3 disciples present, saw Jesus raise Jairus’ daughter from death
- with Jesus on mountain during Transfiguration
- participated in arrangements for last Passover meal
- near Jesus in Gethsemane garden during Lord’s agony
- only 1 of the 12 who saw Jesus on the Cross
Was John the eldest or youngest disciple?
youngest
Why were Peter and John mentioned many times by Luke in the book of Acts?
their zeal in proclaiming Christ as Savior
John was a pillar in which church? And until when?
Jerusalem, AD 49
Following Acts Chapter 15, does it cover John’s activities?
no, it is silent
John became the pastor in which church? And after which year?
Ephesus, AD 49
When and where was John exiled by Roman authorities?
Patmos island, AD 90
When did John die?
AD 93
John was the last Apostle to ()
be with the Lord
What might’ve caused John’s death?
natural causes rather than martyrdom
What books did John write?
- Gospel
- Epistles
- Revelation
What was the theology that John developed called?
Johannine theology
What does Johannine theology show care and concern for?
clear, Scriptural, and well-defined theology
What was the nature of how John wrote in terms of Johannine theology?
- wrote simple things and events
- used it to explain deep truths
What two names is John often referred to as?
- Apostles of Love
- Son of Thunder (called by Christ)
In 2 John 10, John told the elect lady to not () and not even ()
- receive a false teacher
- bid him a good day
John would love those who (), and condemn those who ()
- loved the Lord
- teach false doctrine or act in a false manner