John

pg. 347-348
How is John so different from Matthew, Mark & Luke?
- John is it's own gospel. he skips Jesus' parables and forgets most of Jesus' miracles.. He is really tall

What does “synoptic” mean?
-viewing together

John writes with what “one purpose”?
- he writes with one purpose to prove the deity of Jesus

What does John 3:16 say?
-"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that who ever believeth in him shall not parish but have eternal life"

Who was Martin Luther?
-Catholic priest who launched the Protestant movement by arguing that we're saved by faith, not by obedience to church leaders.

What’s the “Main Point” of John?
-so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the son of God, and that believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.

When was it written?
-90's AD

pg.349
What does John 1:1 say?
-"in the beginning the word already existed. The Word was with God, and the word was God.

How does John get his point across to 2 different cultures (Greeks & Jews)?
-John is introduing Jesus as a devine being

What does “Logos” mean in Greek?
-calling Jesus that word

Greek philosophers teach that “logos” means what?
-the mysterious principle behind that universe that eternal force that drives everything


pg.351-352
What does John 3:3 say?
-"I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God."

Who was Nicodemus?
-most influential Jewish leaders in the country

Who are the Sanhedrin?
-Jewish councel

I will give you the “Miracle”, you give me the “Message”:
Turns water into wine = ?
-Jesus is still the master of creation

Heals crippled man on Sabbath =?
-Jesus isn't limited by time

Walks on water = ?
-Jesus isn't limited by physics

Heals a man born blind = ?
-Jesus brings light into the world by both physical and spiratual

Raises Lazarus from the dead = ?
-even death is no match for the son of God


Tradition #1 states Jesus was buried where?
- a temple built to jupiter and venus

What did Hadrian do?
-built roman shrines over holy sites

What did Constantine do?
-legalized christianity

What does the painting from the 1800s show?
-

This church is protected by what today?
Tradition #2 states Jesus was buried where?
How far is it from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre?
Who was General Charles Gordon?
What does “Gologotha” mean and why is it significant?
After reading both traditions, where do you think Jesus is buried?