The Gospel of John

UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, THE STUDENT WILL BE COMPETENT IN:

• Understanding the theological motive of the Gospel of John.
• Discovering evidences for the historicity and authorship of the Gospel of John.
• Discussing the historical background and theme of the Gospel of John.
• Characterizing the uniqueness of the Gospel of John from three other Gospels known as the Synoptics.
• Identifying the Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, and Gnostics.
• Tracing the development of opposition to Jesus and his teachings that led to his arrest, trial, and execution.
• Discussing the theology of the Gospel of John relevant to human suffering.
• Discussing the miracles of Jesus presented by the Gospel of John, including their purpose and results.
• Describing the climax of opposition to the Christ and the results.
• Understanding the theology of the claims of Christ.
• Understanding the significance of the new birth.
• Describing the evidence of the bodily resurrection of Jesus in the Gospel of John and its importance for Christians today.
• Comprehending the revolutionary nature of the person and work of Jesus as revealed in the Gospel of John and, especially, as it relates to Him as Savior of the world.
• Determining a practical application of Jesus’ High Priestly prayer.
• Discussing the Holy Spirit as guide, comforter and revealer.
• Understanding the meaning of the “I AM” pronouncements by Jesus.
• Understanding the Old Testament background of the Gospel of John.
• Understanding the Old Testament prophecies fulfilled in the Gospel of John.