Gospel of John

first statement is within John 6, particularly verses 35, 48 and 51. Jesus proclaims that he is the bread of life that came down from heaven. The context of this statement is that Jesus had previously feed bread or manna to the thousands of people. He references this event saying that he is that which they all crave. The hunger may be referring to the state of sin that humans had lived in before they were satisfied by Jesus. The second “I am” statement is recorded in John 8:12 where he claims…

loved them. Thus, both the old and new commandment mentioned in 1 John 2:7-8 focus on this love for others. To place this commandment in its historical context, let us examine the likely audience of 1 John. The speaker of this passage was an elder in an early Johannine Christian community. This group of people came from the Jewish tradition and lived in a community focused on the teachings of Jesus Christ. As the Elder explains in 1 John 2:6, those who claim to follow Jesus must live as Jesus…

There are many types of religions in the world, all in which different cultures believe in. It is one thing to be raised and taught to believe in a “God” but it is an other thing when that “God” is proven real. Many people believe in a “higher power” but do not want to classify that “higher power” so that it does not change their lifestyle or their behaviour. Humans like to be comfortable in their own skin, with their own beliefs, therefore, they will try and convince themselves in what they…

over the words until they truly understand the text. Reading 1 john does exactly that. 1 John seems to be a short book of the Bible, but it is filled with so many lessons that one must take time to analyze each chapter individually to uncover the message. Within this paper, I broke down the chapters into sections of the paper and discussed the messages of the chapter in greater detail. 1 John 1—Jesus Christ in the flesh Throughout 1 John chapter one, it is understood…

Visualizing the “Suicide of Judas and Crucifixion of Christ” “Suicide of Judas and Crucifixion of Christ” is a rectangular ivory carving of an event depicting four men and one woman. The bottom horizontal part of the rectangular carving functions as the ground of the scene, which subtlety merges into the sides of the carving. The two side and top of ivory carving function as a border with the inscription “REX IVD” over the head of Christ. These men appear to be outside in a warm environment,…

Jesus is defined as full man and full God, meaning that He is God himself transformed into a human being. The book of John is a good source to understand the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ, and His role in the trinity. For example, Jesus states “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him” (John 14:7). In this verse, Jesus evidences the trinity by defining himself as a reflection of God’s entity. Also, further on the same…

Life is sweet, but life is hard. In “The Tyger” and “The Lamb” by William Blake, the speaker expresses a conflicted attitude towards God and the two poems differ in their tone towards God and all of his creations. The speaker, a follower of the christian faith, creates a powerful tone through the use of diction, imagery, and repetition in “The Tyger” and “The Lamb.” Both poems have conflicting attitudes toward God, for “The Lamb” creates a confident and passionate tone while “The Tyger”…

The last supper is one of the most iconic biblical moments. While dining during the jewish holiday of passover, he prophesies that one of his disciples will betray him. This comes true and the most defining part of christianity takes place, the crucifixion. Three days later he returns to life. The crucifixion marks a point where Jesus turns from man to legend, and the last supper the final moments of his mortality. While the Last Suppers painted by Leonardo and Tintoretto take place at the same…

feet before entering into the banquet room. Water which has been, all through the source of life in a very ordinary way, has become also the source of life and celebration in an extraordinary life. Most people who reflect on “The wedding at Cana” in John 2, do not reflect on the importance of water; instead, the focus…

The Anchor Bible of Revelations discusses in depth the symbolism of “tree” as well in the biblical texts of Matthew, Luke, and Revelations, “John uses the symbolism of “tree,” probably as a metaphor for the leaders of the people; Matt 3:10. Luke 3:9; cf. Matt 7:16-20, 12:33-35. Trees, oaks, and cedars, were used as metaphors for leaders of the people. In Isa 61:3 “oaks of righteousness” (AB)…