In the Face of Death
Are you afraid of dying? This is the question this article asks, with the purpose of bringing a scriptural view of dying without fear of death. Reference is made to 1 John 5:13, John 3:14-18, and Psalm 23:4.
Are you afraid of dying? This is the question this article asks, with the purpose of bringing a scriptural view of dying without fear of death. Reference is made to 1 John 5:13, John 3:14-18, and Psalm 23:4.
The historicity of the Gospel of John has been challenged in the past, with the charge that it has more to do with theology. This article highlights the response of Richard Bauckham to the charge, showing three characteristics from John that his readers would have understood as historiographical.
This article is an exposition of John 1:35-51.
This article wants to work towards greater clarity on the meaning of the three clauses found in John 1:3c-4.
This essay considers the interpretation of John 1:51. The allusion to Jacob's ladder in Genesis 28 is used as a point of departure for the understanding of John 1. The significance of the title Son of Man in this context is also considered.
This article considers evidence from the Gospels in order to give an alternative approach to the identity of the Beloved Disciple in the Gospel of John.
This article explores the possible influence of Isaiah 55:11 on the message of the Gospel of John. The motif concerns the "coming from God" and "returning to God."
This article answers the title with an affirmative Yes. However, it is the explanation to this answer that is important. The author explains that the Gospel of John not only presents history, but a biographical history of Jesus.
This article is an exposition of John 1:19-34.
This paper is an exegetical consideration of John 1:45-51.
This article is a reflection of the state of studies on the Gospel of John and in particular the contribution of C. H. Dodd.
This article offers an explanation of John 1:14 and its mention of the Word dwelling among us. The article considers the Old Testament background, namely, the tabernacle as it's introduced in Exodus.
What is the nature and function of the prologue of the Gospel of John? This article contends that John 1:1-18 provides the exegetical key to the right understanding of the entire book. It contains a summary of the main theological positions of John. The prologue is a "microcosm of the gospel" that anticipates John's presentation of God's purposes of salvation through the incarnation of the Son.
This article gives an outline of John 1:1-18. It shows that Christ is divine, distinct person of the Trinity, divine, Creator, and incarnate.
This article is an introduction to the Gospel of John. It discusses the authorship, purpose, and message of the account.
Chapter 1 is an exposition and application of John 1:1-3.
This chapter introduces the Gospel of John and focuses on John's reasons for writing his gospel. Peterson notes at least three purposes: to bring people to faith, to strengthen believers in their faith, and to defend the faith. At the end are review questions and questions for discussion.
In Chapter 1 Burns discusses the subject of the presence of God in John 1:1-18. The focus of the chapter is verse 14. Attention is given to the Word in the flesh, the Word and salvation, the Word and perseverance, the Word as tabernacle, the Word as grace and truth, the Word and the Law, and the Word and our world.
This study aims to provide a corrective to the current debate regarding the historical Jesus by studying the Gospel of John’s presentation of Jesus as a teacher. The argument is not that this is the major, or even a major aspect of John's teaching on Christ. Rather, John reflects the common perception of Jesus among his contemporaries, friends and foes alike: that Jesus was, perhaps more, but certainly no less, than a rabbi.
This article is an exposition of John 2:12-25.
This article is an exposition of John 2:1-11.
The glory of Jesus Christ was publicly displayed in the miracle performed at Cana (John 2). The focus of this study is the fulfillment of the requirements of the Jewish law.
This article discusses the essence of Jesus' miracle of changing water to wine (John 2:1-12).
This article is an exposition of John 3:22-36.
This article is an exposition of John 3:1-21.
The author attempts to unravel the truths that lie in John 3:16, and expose the traps that some may fall into if this text is not properly understood. The text is essentially one that touches on the nature and extent of the love of God and the nature of the atonement of Christ.
This article considers the doctrine of regeneration, through the lens of John 3:8.
An important theme in the Gospel of John is that of God sending Jesus on a special mission. In this article, the author wants to show how "sending" is integrated into the total theology of John. He further applies it to solve a theological problem of John.
Köstenberger exegetes John 3:16 within its original historical setting, its place within John’s narrative, and its theological context.
Does God love all men? This article turns to John 3:16 to answer this question on the love of God. It shows that "the world" cannot mean everyone. What does it mean? Let the article explain.
This essay considers the love of the Father for the Son (John 3:35). It explores how the Gospel of John views the relationship between the Father and the Son and the significance of this relation for man as son of God. This leads to a consideration of the preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ as God’s beloved Son.
From John 1:1,14 this article shows how the tabernacle pointed to Christ.
This article is an exposition of John 4:27-42.
This article is an exposition of John 4:1-26.
John 4, the episode of the Lord Jesus with the woman at the well, is full of instruction for the church. It provides us with an understanding of the nature of sin and salvation, and a picture of a theology of desire and satisfaction.
This article makes a link between the thirsting for water and baptism in the case of the Samaritan woman in John 4.
This article argues that the Gospel of John does not have a strong link between the descent-ascent motif and Jesus as Son of Man. Pryor takes a look at the relevant evidence from John.
This article explores different aspects of the doctrine of salvation in the Gospel of John. Aspects considered include the role of repentance, incarnation, and vicarious atonement.
From John 8:19-24 Jesus shows that the revelation of God is in him. This article argues this by pointing to the biblical evidence that the key to knowing God is knowing Jesus Christ.
Most often in contemporary Christian understanding, worship is considered to be the acts of a local gathering of believers. This article suggests that this is misleading and argues that the Greek word "proskuneo" is never used in the New Testament in the sense of "worship." It is rather an expression of a relationship to the Spirit and truth of Christ, as demonstrated in John 4.
This article is an exposition of John 5:19-47.
This paper presents an understanding of the meaning of history in the Gospel of John. It examines the evidence for the reliability of the history in the fourth gospel, as it interacts with views of Raymond E. Brown, J. Louis Martyn and R. Alan Culpepper. It concludes that the historical material in John's gospel is reliable, trustworthy, and encourages faith.
This article considers the meaning of the "Lamb of God" metaphor as it is used by John the Baptist. The function of Isaiah 53 as a possible background is considered. The significance of the Lamb taking away the sins of the world as John formulates it in John 1:29, 36 is explored.
This paper presents an interpretation of John 10:34-36. The main interpretative issue focus on the meaning of "you are gods."
Chapter 1 is a consideration of the theme of preaching Jesus and the gospel from the Old Testament. The author develops his theme by reflecting on John 5:31-47. In this text the importance of Scripture as a witness to the mission of Jesus Christ is unfolded. John refers also to other witnesses: John the Baptist, Jesus’ own works, and the Father. The author continues with a defence of the Old Testament as part of the Christian canon.
Philo of Alexandria was a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in the first century A.D. Hagner is interested in the mysticism of Philo and his vision of God as material for comparison with the Gospel of John's doctrine of God.
Morris reflects on the work of the Holy Spirit in the Gospel of John. Aspects include regeneration, the cross, and the Spirit.
In John 6:69, Peter confesses Jesus as "the Holy One of God." Scholarly opinion on the meaning of the Holy One of God is deeply divided. The most common solution is that the title simply means "Messiah." This article argues against such a position and suggests instead that the primary meaning of the title is that of "representation" or "agency." In Mark and Luke, it is an agency of judgment on the demons.
This article is an exposition of John 6:60-71.
This article is an exposition of John 6:41-59.
This article studies the Gospel of John on the theme of unity. It first considers the source of that unity and then its nature. Next, it considers the purpose of that unity. Finally it reflects on John's contribution towards current discussions concerning church unity.
This article is an exposition of John 6:22-40.
This article is an exposition of John 6:1-21.
How should indirect speech be interpreted? In the New Testament, several passages of this nature are found, where the intended meaning of a statement differs from its direct meaning. Biblical interpreters from cultures where the style of communication is mostly direct easily miss the indirect meaning and instead interpret the statement in a direct manner. Montgomery looks at John 1:35-41 as a case in point.
Some scholars have questioned the legitimacy of seeing the Son in a subordinate role to the Father in the Gospel of John. Is that an indication that the majority of scholarship on this gospel has misread it? How should we understand Jesus’ unilateral obedience to and dependence on the Father? This essay reexamines the Gospel of John in the light of recent discussions. Cowan indicates that the Son’s subordination to the Father is a major theme in John.
How should the relationship between the Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of John be understood? This essay surveys the arguments in most recent debates concerning John’s relationship to the Synoptic Gospels.
According to the author, the Gospel of John lays emphasis on both the individual believer and the community of believers. We should not allow either to cancel out the other. What Bauckham indicates as individualism is nothing more than the considerable emphasis this Gospel account lays on the relationship of the individual believer to Jesus Christ. In Chapter 1 he gathers and assesses the evidence for the individual’s relationship with Jesus.
The first section of the Introduction deals with the genre (literary type) of the Gospel of John and the historical value of the Gospel. It considers whether John’s Gospel is folk literature, a memoir, a novel, drama, or biography. John’s distinctive style and adaptation of the gospel form are also considered.
The passage on the adulteress in John 7:53-John 8:11 is often used as evidence that Jesus revoked the death penalty. The relevance of this passage for discussions on capital punishment is considered in this essay, noting the history of interpretation, hermeneutical considerations, and legal factors.
Turner reflects on the date, origin, purpose, and authorship of the Gospel of John.
This is a short exegetical note on the translation of John 10:16.
John 6:37 is a text for all seasons, since from it Christians can find comfort when they are troubled by sin, temptation, or trials.
This article is an exposition of John 7:37-53.
This article is an exposition of John 7:32-36.
This article is an exposition of John 7:1-31.
This article includes a review by Max Turner of the book The Anointed Community The Holy Spirit in the Johannine Tradition, with a response by Gary M. Burge. The book is a work on the apostle John's understanding of the Holy Spirit and his work. Turner zooms in on the Spirit and sacraments, Spirit and eschatology, and Spirit and Christology.