Notes: Oct. 26, 2021
John
One of the twelve apostles
Potential eye-witness for many experiences
Brother of James
"Sons of thunder"
Fisherman
Stays on earth until Second Coming
Wrote a Gospel, 3 epistles, and the Book of Revelation
One of the last contributers to the Bible
Purpose is to testify that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, so that we can find salvation in his name
Not in the synoptic gospels
Likes to use symbolism/dualism
No true parables
Jesus teaches through dialogues
Mostly focused on Judean ministry
Audience: members of the church
Structure
1:1-18 - Prologue
1:19-12:50 - Signs (Semeia)* & Teachings
- Semeia - uses miracles to show deeper understanding of
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Three-year ministry (three passovers)
Style
Listeners misunderstand what Jesus says, Jesus explains more.
Uses antagonists ("the Jews") to pose problems
Uses extended dialogues
Uses the term "world" 80 times - what is John trying to teach about the world?
Uses light and life in the beginning, love in the end
Prologue of John
Close connection with Genesis
Word/Logos
Greek word for "word" is logos