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6: The Way, the Truth, and the Life – A Metaphor of Exclusive Access and Divine Fulfilment
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 14:6 1. Introduction In John 14:6, Jesus declares to Thomas, “I am the way and the…
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7: The True Vine – A Metaphor of Spiritual Union and Fruitfulness
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 15:1–5 1. Introduction In John 15:1, Jesus declares, “I am the true vine, and my Father…
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8: The Bread of Life – A Metaphor of Spiritual Nourishment and Eternal Sustenance
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 6:35 1. Introduction In John 6:35, following the miraculous feeding of the five thousand, Jesus declares,…
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9: Living Water – A Metaphor of Inner Renewal and the Spirit’s Indwelling Power
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 4:10–14; John 7:37–39 1. Introduction Jesus introduces the metaphor of “living water” in two key moments:…
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10: The Light of the World – A Metaphor of Revelation, Salvation, and Divine Presence
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 8:12 1. Introduction In John 8:12, Jesus proclaims, “I am the light of the world. Whoever…
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11: The Door – A Metaphor of Access, Protection, and Salvation
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 10:7–9 1. Introduction In John 10:7–9, Jesus declares, “I am the door of the sheep… If…
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12: The Good Shepherd – A Metaphor of Sacrificial Care and Divine Leadership
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 10:11–15 1. Introduction Jesus states in John 10:11, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd…
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13: The Resurrection and the Life – A Metaphor of Divine Power Over Death
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 11:25–26 1. Introduction In the face of Lazarus’s death, Jesus comforts Martha with the bold declaration,…
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14: The Way, the Truth, and the Life – A Metaphor of Exclusive Divine Access
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 14:6 1. Introduction On the eve of His crucifixion, Jesus comforts His disciples with a claim…
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15: The True Vine – A Metaphor of Spiritual Union and Fruitfulness
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 15:1–5 1. Introduction In John 15:1–5, Jesus proclaims, “I am the true vine, and my Father…
