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    The Word Made Flesh

    Study the Gospel of John verse by verse - exploring the seven signs, "I AM" statements, and the beloved disciple's unique portrait of Jesus.

    "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory. - John 1:1, 14"
    — Bible Study Guide

    The Gospel of John stands apart from the Synoptics, offering a deeply theological portrait of Jesus as the divine Word (Logos) who became flesh. Written "that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God" (John 20:31), this Gospel invites both intellectual understanding and personal faith.

    John structures his Gospel around seven miraculous signs and seven "I AM" statements, each revealing something essential about Jesus's identity. From the wedding at Cana to the raising of Lazarus, these signs build toward the ultimate sign: the cross and resurrection.

    In this study, you'll work through John chapter by chapter, exploring the profound theology, memorable dialogues (Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, Pilate), and Jesus's extended farewell discourse to His disciples.

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    The Gospels

    The four portraits of Christ

    New Testament Survey

    The story of Jesus and His church

    Biblical Theology

    Understanding Scripture's unified story

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    The Word Became Flesh - Jesus is fully God who entered our world (John 1:14)

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    Signs Point to Glory - miracles reveal who Jesus is and invite belief

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    Believe and Have Life - John writes to produce and strengthen faith

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    Light vs Darkness - a recurring contrast throughout the Gospel

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    Abide in Christ - the key to fruitful discipleship (John 15)

    Logical Structures (Syllogisms)

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    Major:The Messiah would be fully God yet fully human.
    Minor:John presents Jesus as the pre-existent Word (Logos) who took on flesh.
    Conclusion:John's Gospel uniquely demonstrates Jesus's divine identity while affirming His true humanity.
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    Major:Jesus performed signs to reveal His glory and identity.
    Minor:Faith is the proper response to seeing Jesus's glory.
    Conclusion:John writes so that readers may believe through the testimony of these signs (John 20:31).

    First Principles (Archai)

    Jesus is the eternal Word (Logos) who was with God and is God.

    The incarnation is the center of John's Gospel - God became man.

    The seven signs progressively reveal Jesus's divine glory.

    Belief/faith is John's key response - mentioned nearly 100 times.

    Eternal life begins now through knowing Jesus, the true God.

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