Catholic Doctrine Bible Study

Session 44: Introduction to John and John 1:1-3

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Key Points:

  • John was youngest disciple, "the one that Jesus Loved" (20:26); Took care of Mary (20:27); Imprisoned on Patmos; Author of John, Revelation, 1,2,3 John

    • John Emphasizes Jesus' Divinity. 

    • 7 Signs of His Divinity (Water to wine, 2:1-11; Cure of Official's son 4:46-54 by His word; Paralytic cure at pool (Ch 5); Multiplication of Loaves and walking on water (Ch 6) Mirror Manna & crossing of red sea in OT; Cure of man born blind (ch 9); Raising of Lazarus (Ch 11)
    • 7 Testimonies (John the Baptist, Samaritan woman, scripture, His works, The crowds, Holy Spirit, Disciples (testify 33x)
    • Jesus is the Word, the Light, the Lamb. He is NOT portrayed as the "suffering servant" but as the Hero, Always in Control ("Lifted Up" vs "Crucified") (Glory 15x)
    • Eternal Genealogy (1:1-2) ("Consubstantial" in the creed)
    • "Light" vs Darkness ("Light" 11x)
    • "Believe" 98x, "World" 78x, "Truth" (true) 20x.
    • Virtually no social teaching, only one commandment, "Love one another", Prayer for Unity. 
    • Highly Symbolic (#7, #3, Jesus' Actions + words remind us of OT Events)
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