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The Big Picture of John And a number of smaller ones. Purpose Statement. Jesus did many other m iraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, w hich are not recorded in this book. But these are w ritten that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, The Son of God, and that
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The Big Picture of John And a number of smaller ones
Purpose Statement Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, The Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:30-31 • Evangelism? • Exhortation? • Probably both
Outline C. H. Dodd • The Proem (chapter 1) • The Book of Signs (chapters 2-12) • The Book of the Passion (chapters 13-22) Brown calls it “The Book of Glory” • Chapter 22 as epilogue?
Preach the Word! We should stop explaining and start proclaiming. Richard B. Hays
. . . and a number of smaller pictures Glory Invitation Christology Friendship Eternal life • Above and below • Yes-or-no world • Incarnation • Boldly confessing • Signs and faith • Signs and words
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. . . and a number of smaller pictures Glory Invitation Christology Friendship Eternal life • Above and below • Yes-or-no world • Incarnation • Boldly confessing • Signs and faith • Signs and words
The Big Picture of John And a number of smaller ones