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2
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- Written by the “beloved disciple”
- 90-100 CE- Last gospel written
- Jesus as the Logos – the Word of God made flesh
- A “Book of signs” – 7 miracles show who Jesus is
- Jesus does say He is the Messiah
- Salvation comes through belief
- What does it take to bring about faith?
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- To preserve the words and actions of Jesus
- Bring converts to Christianity
- Correct errors of others i.e., Jesus was human AND divine – not just one
nature
- Why 4 Gospels?
- no single one told the whole
story
- Preserve “orthodox” –accepted-views of Jesus
- Exclude “heretical” views.. Such
as the gnostics
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- Credited to Apostle John
- Goal: encourage Christians to keep the faith in times of difficulty
- Persecutions had begun
- Message: God is in control – in control of life ,death, beginning and
end
- Has been from the beginning of time
- Evil will be defeated
- Eternal life will be the reward of those who remain faithful
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