{"id":48150,"date":"2022-04-03T02:55:39","date_gmt":"2022-04-03T02:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/?p=48150"},"modified":"2022-04-03T02:55:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-03T02:55:39","slug":"gospel-of-john-assignment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/gospel-of-john-assignment\/","title":{"rendered":"Gospel of John Assignment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Gospel of John<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>ASSIGNMENT 2<\/p>\n<p>This assignment covers John 1-3.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What is the principal message of the prologue to this gospel?\u00a0 1:1-18.\u00a0 Bruce, p. 28.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Compare verse 1 to Genesis 1:1.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>What is meant by \u201cthe Word\u201d (Greek: logos) of verse 1-3, and how is it connected to Christ?\u00a0 Bruce, pp. 29-31(cf. Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:2).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>The relation God\/Word in the prologue corresponds to what relation in the later discourses?\u00a0 Bruce, p. 33.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Give the double meaning of \u201cThe life was the light of men.\u201d 1:4.\u00a0 Bruce, p. 33.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>John the Baptist came to bear witness of what?\u00a0 1:6-8.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>Define \u201cworld\u201d as used three times in verse 10.\u00a0 Bruce, p. 36.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>Explain \u201che came unto his own\u201d and \u201chis own did not receive him\u201d in verse 11.\u00a0 Bruce, p. 37.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li>What is involved in the expression \u201cbelieve on his name\u201d in verse 12?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li>What is Docetism and what does the Evangelist say to oppose it? 1:14.\u00a0 Bruce,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 p. 39.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"11\">\n<li>How does verse 14 defeat the doctrine of Arius?\u00a0 Bruce, p. 40.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"12\">\n<li>Explain the term \u201conly begotten.\u201d\u00a0 1:14.\u00a0\u00a0 Bruce, p. 41.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li>In what sense is \u201cthe Jews\u201d of verse 19 used?\u00a0 Bruce, p. 46.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"14\">\n<li>What traits of John the Baptist reminded the Jews of Elijah? 1:21 (cf. 2 Kings 1:8; Mark l:6; 9:13; Luke 1:17).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"15\">\n<li>John the Baptist refers to which prophecy concerning his mission? 1:22-23.\u00a0 Bruce, pp. 48f.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"16\">\n<li>Who were the Pharisees, and how did they differ from the Sadducees? 1:24 (cf. Acts 23: 6-8).\u00a0 Bruce, pp. 49f.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"17\">\n<li>What demonstrated the humility of John the Baptist? 1:26-27.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"18\">\n<li>With what opening statement did John the Baptist introduce Jesus? 1:29.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"19\">\n<li>What sign demonstrated to John that Jesus was \u201che that baptizes in the Holy Spirit?\u201d\u00a0 1:33.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"20\">\n<li>Who was Cephas and who brought him to Jesus? Explain the meaning of the name. 1:41-2.\u00a0 Bruce, p. 58.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"21\">\n<li>In verse 47, to what Old Testament event does \u201cIn whom there is no deceit\u201d refer? (cf. Genesis 27:35f.).\u00a0 Bruce, p. 60.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"22\">\n<li>Which two Messianic titles did Nathanael apply to Jesus? 1:49.\u00a0 Bruce, p. 61.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"23\">\n<li>Explain Jesus&#8217; promise that the disciples will see \u201cthe angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.\u201d\u00a0 1:51. Bruce, p. 62.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"24\">\n<li>What was the setting for Jesus\u2019 first sign?\u00a0 What happened there?\u00a0 2:1-11.\u00a0 Bruce, p. 70.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"25\">\n<li>List and define four New Testament words that refer to Jesus&#8217; \u201cmighty works.\u201d 2:11.\u00a0 Bruce, p. 72.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"26\">\n<li>Which city became Jesus&#8217; headquarters during the Galilean ministry? Where was it located?\u00a0 2:12.\u00a0 Bruce,\u00a0 p. 73.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"27\">\n<li>How many Passovers are mentioned in the Fourth Gospel, and what does that suggest about the duration of Jesus\u2019 ministry?\u00a0 2:13.\u00a0 Bruce, p. 73.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"28\">\n<li>Explain the presence of oxen, sheep, doves, and money-chang\u00aders in the temple.\u00a0 2:14.\u00a0 Bruce, p. 74.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"29\">\n<li>Jesus accused those selling animals and the money-changers of what?\u00a0 How does that compare with the reason given by the other Gospel writers?\u00a0\u00a0 2:16. (cf. Mark 11:17).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"30\">\n<li>Find the word \u201cantanaclasis\u201d in a dictionary. Explain how this figure of speech is seen in Jesus\u2019 words \u201cdestroy this temple.\u201d 2:19\u00a0 (cf. Matt. 26:61; Mark 8:31; 9:31).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"31\">\n<li>Discuss whether the disciples understood the prophecy of his resurrec\u00adtion at the time he spoke these words. 2:22.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"32\">\n<li>Who was Nicodemus?\u00a0 What did Jesus tell him he must do to enter the kingdom of heaven?\u00a0 3:1-5\u00a0 (cf. John 7:50f; 19:39).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"33\">\n<li>Discuss the expression \u201cborn of water and spirit.\u201d 3:5.\u00a0\u00a0 Bruce, pp. 84f.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"34\">\n<li>\u201cEven so must the Son of man be lifted up\u201d refers specifi\u00adcally to what event?\u00a0 How are they similar? How are they different? 3:14. \u00a0(cf. Numbers 21: 5-9).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"35\">\n<li>Discuss the meaning of the famous Golden Text.\u00a0 3:16.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"36\">\n<li>The terms \u201cjudge\u201d and \u201cjudgment\u201d appear to have several meanings in the Bible. How are they used in 3:17-18?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"37\">\n<li>Why would Jesus say that men (people) love darkness more than the light? What does that mean?\u00a0 3:19.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"38\">\n<li>Who is \u201cthe friend of the bridegroom\u201d of verse 29, and what does that mean?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"39\">\n<li>Look up the word \u201chyperbole\u201d in a dictionary. In what sense might this figure of speech apply to the writer\u2019s words in 3:32?\u00a0 Bruce, p. 96.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"40\">\n<li>Explain \u201che gives not the Spirit by measure\u201d in this context.\u00a0\u00a0 3:34. Bruce, p. 97.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"41\">\n<li>What is the relationship of \u201cbelieve\u201d and \u201cobey\u201d in verse 36?\u00a0 Bruce, p. 98.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"42\">\n<li>The concept of the \u201cwrath of God\u201d is controversial. Write a paragraph explaining how you understand that.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gospel of John &nbsp; ASSIGNMENT 2 This assignment covers John 1-3. &nbsp; &nbsp; What is the principal message of the prologue to this gospel?\u00a0 1:1-18.\u00a0 Bruce, p. 28. &nbsp; Compare verse 1 to Genesis 1:1. &nbsp; What is meant by \u201cthe Word\u201d (Greek: logos) of verse 1-3, and how is it connected to Christ?\u00a0 Bruce, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[75],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-48150","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-theology-and-biblical-studies"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48150"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48153,"href":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150\/revisions\/48153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}