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The Gospel According to John: Communication Across Worlds

Explore the language, customs, and worldview of the Gospel of John, connecting modern-day Jerusalem to first-century themes. Delve into John's prologue, analyzing key topics such as life, light, and truth, reflecting on their relevance in today's culture and churches.

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The Gospel According to John: Communication Across Worlds

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  1. The Gospel according to John John Rylands Manuscript c. 125-140

  2. The Four Authoritative GospelsThe Glory of the LordEthiopic Bible, 17th Century

  3. The Act of Communication Author Text Message Shared World • Language Used • Things Accustomed To • Worldview Our World

  4. 4 P’s of the Bible

  5. Modern Day Jerusalem

  6. Site of Crucifixion

  7. Same building, different denomination Different groups memorialize the site differently. A testimony to our diversity in unity.

  8. First Century Graves at Site of Resurrection

  9. The Act of Communication Author Text Message Shared World • Language Used • Things Accustomed To • Worldview Our World

  10. John’s Prologue • Survey • Observe • What words, phrases or themes in this passage does John use elsewhere? • Analyze • What questions were being addressed that may bring up theses topics? • How does John address these questions, issues, and problems? • Respond • What are similar topics we need to address today? • How does our American culture address them? • How have churches addressed them?

  11. Themes in John’s Prologue • Life • World • Light • Receive • Believe • Glory • Truth • Law (through Moses) • Word • Pre-existence • Creation • Rejection of the Word • His own people • Children of God • Born of God • Word became flesh • Glory of the Son • Only Son • Grace (not mentioned though concept is evident) • Fullness (not mentioned though concept is evident) • Revealer of the Father • Witness of John the Baptist

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