Theology Chapters ? Test

What are the four sections of John's Gospel?

Prologue, Book of Signs, Book of Glory, Epilogue

What is the first phrase in the entire Gospel of John?

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

What does Logos mean?

Word

When was John's Gospel written?

AD 90-100 (after synoptic gospels)

Who was John's audience?

Gentile-Christians, Samaritan converts, followers of John the Baptist, people who doubted Jesus' divinity

Why didn't the apostles write down the word immediately?

They thought Jesus was coming sooner/many people were illiterate

What does incarnation mean?

Enfleshment of God

What are 5 I am statements from the Gospel of John?

-I am the Light of the World
-I am the Way
-I am the Truth
-I am the Life
-I am the Bread of Life

Name three signs and the miracles that go with them.

1. Wedding at Cana-water was turned into wine
2. Multiplication of the Loaves-Jesus multiplied fish and loaves to feed a hungry crowd
3. Raising of Lazarus-Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead

What is the day of atonement?

The Jews went to Jerusalem and prayed and offered sacrifice for sins

Name 4 differences between the synoptic gospels and the Gospel of John.

1. J-The Last Supper is the day before Passover S-The Last Supper is on Passover
2. J-Doesn't include Jesus' prayer in the garden S-Includes Jesus' agony and prayers in the garden
3. J-Jesus washes the disciples feet S-Does not include the washing of the

What does Paraclete mean?

A name for the Holy Spirit

What are the 6 common aspects of the Resurrection accounts?

1. Resurrection took place on Sunday
2. Women were present at the tomb, definitely Mary Magdalene
3. The stone had been rolled away and the tomb was empty
4. Angels spoke to the women
5. Jesus appeared to his disciples on several occasions
6. His disciple