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John's gospel is quite different from the synoptics in its setting, in its chronology and in its content. The introduction even commences in a unique way "In the beginning..".
John wanted to bring the good new of a Jewish Messiah to a world that was
heavily influenced by Greek philosophy.
Around 9 out of 10 verses are new and unique to John. He aimed his message at the people who didn't understand anything Jewish. He changed the Jewish wording of Messiah to The Christ and the Jewish word Rabbi to teacher, more easily understood by non-Jews, however in a broader sense he wrote to give the Christians a fuller understanding of the life of Jesus and His ministry.
John is also a gospel of the Logos (The Word). John frequently uses this word "Logos" as in John 1:1 " The Eternal Son of God" and John 1:14,18 "The God who became flesh". He introduces John the Baptist referring to Jesus as "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. This unique introduction opens the way to capture the Jews' attention.
John outlines 5 "signs" which are unique to his gospel, one of which is Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding.
Several verses also unique to John are the "I AM" sayings in John 8:58 - (this is a statement the Jews would understand.) and John 14:6 "I AM the way, the truth and life".
Also unique to John is verse 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life...".
More unique verses by John tell the reader "who Jesus Christ is" - John 10:24-33- He is the Son of God. In John 8:40-43 He is the Son of David and John 12:32-34 states He is the Son of man.
John provides a wealth of information that provides the reader with new insights into the life of Jesus and His works that is not given elsewhere.
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Did John lean on the breast of Jesus at the table?
In John's gospel, the "disciple whom Jesus loved" leaned on the breast of Jesus. Late in the second century, Ireneus identified the "disciple whom Jesus loved"as John, one of the twelve, as a result of which the fourth gospel became known as John's Gospel. The scene in which the "disciple whom Jesus loved" leaned on Jesus is not mentioned in any of the earlier gospels, but if Ireneus was correct, then we could say that it was John.
Who wrote Jesus was the light of the world?
That phrase is written in the Gospel according to John, and is attributed to Jesus himself.
Which gospels records Jesus turning water into wine?
The account of this miracle can be found in the Gospel of John, chapter 2: verses 3-11+46.
What does john call Jesus miracles?
John refers to the miracles performed by Jesus as "signs" in the Gospel of John. These signs were meant to demonstrate Jesus' divine nature and identity as the Son of God. Each miracle serves as a revelation of Jesus' power and authority.
Is Mark's Gospel an autobiography or a biography?
The gospel of Mark is a biography of Jesus written by John Mark
What was John's viewpoint of Jesus in his Gospel?
Whereas Mark's Gospel portrays Jesus as adopted by God at the moment of his baptism, and Matthew and Luke portray him as the Son of God from the moment of his conception, John depicts Jesus as existing from before the time of creation.The synoptic gospels depict Jesus as fearing death (cf Luke 22:44), although resolute in the face of death, but John's Gospel portrays him as triumphant in the knowledge that his mission is finished (John 17:4, 19:30).
How does the Gospel of Luke portray Jesus?
The Gospel of Luke portrays Jesus as a compassionate and inclusive figure who reaches out to the marginalized and emphasizes the importance of love, forgiveness, and social justice.
Why does Mark portray Jesus as fully human?
A:Mark's Gospel was the first New Testament gospel to be written, dated to approximately 70 CE. If Mark portrays Jesus as fully human, which it certainly does, then this was probably the orthodoxy of his time. Later gospels, Matthew and Luke, portray him as the son of God from his conception, and eventually John portrays him as divine and pre-existing.
Why is the genealogy of Jesus not in John's Gospel?
A:There are two different genealogies of Jesus, in Matthew's Gospel and Luke's Gospel. We know that the author of John knew the version in Luke because it has been established that the author of John based his gospel loosely on Luke's Gospel. That he did not use that genealogy suggests he did not consider it important, did not believe it or felt that it did not suit the Jesus he wished to portray in John's Gospel. Whereas Luke portrays Jesus as the human son of God from conception, John portrays him as divine and pre-existing. Verse 1:1 says, "In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." It is not hard to realise that the author thought the idea of a human genealogy was too profane for this concept. John's emphasis was to be on the divinity of Jesus, not a claim to be the Jewish messiah based on a supposed descent from King David.
Which Gospel teaches that Jesus gives life?
The gospel of John
What gospel shows Jesus as friend to all?
The gospel of John
How does John refer to himself in his gospel?
In the Gospel of John, John refers to himself as "the disciple whom Jesus loved."
On what day, according to the Gospel of John, was Jesus crucified?
According to the Gospel of John, Jesus was crucified on the day before the Jewish Sabbath, which is believed to be a Friday.
Who was Jesus related to according to Luke's Gospel?
A:According to Luke's Gospel, Jesus was related to John the Baptist. His mother Mary was the cousin of John's mother Elizabeth. There are several reasons to doubt this, including that John's Gospel says that the Baptist did not even know Jesus.
What gospel proclaims Jesus as the messiah the son of god who saves us?
Gospel of John
What gospel emphasizes Jesus' concern for all human beings?
The Gospel of John
Which gospel focuses on the divinity of Jesus?
Mark's Gospel portrays Jesus as fully human, adopted by God as his son at the time of his baptism. This gospel even has Jesus deny being God ("Why call me good, there is none good but God").Matthew and Luke portray Jesus as the Son of God from hi conception, but not divine in the way that God was.John's Gospel portrays Jesus as divine and pre-existing, from the time of creation. In this gospel, Jesus frequently asserts his divinity.
