John
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Article 12: Paul and Silas – Disagreement Over John Mark and Subsequent Separation
1. IntroductionThe early Christian mission faced challenges not only from external opposition but also from interpersonal disagreements among leaders. An example is the dispute between Paul and Silas regarding John Mark’s participation, resulting in their temporary separation. 2. Historical and Biblical ContextDuring Paul’s first missionary journey, John Mark initially accompanied…
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Article 20: John, James, and Early Church Leadership Conflicts
1. IntroductionBeyond the major disputes recorded involving Paul, Barnabas, and Peter, other apostles such as John and James also navigated leadership challenges and theological tensions in the early church. 2. Historical and Biblical Context 3. Nature of the Disputes 4. Theological and Ecclesiastical Implications 5. Scholarly CommentaryF.F. Bruce (1988) and…
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John (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3 Reformation and Renaissance Translations (16th–17th Century CE) 1.4 Modern Translations (18th Century–Present) 2. Textual Criticism and Manuscript Traditions 2.1 Key Manuscripts 2.2 Textual Variants and Their Impact 2.3 Scholarly Methods…
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43. John (Bible Summary)
Prologue: The Word Became Flesh (1:1–18) The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry (1:19–51) John the Baptist’s Testimony about Jesus (1:19–34) John’s Disciples Follow Jesus (1:35–42) Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael (1:43–51) Jesus’ Public Ministry: Signs and Discourses (chs. 2–11) Changing Water into Wine (2:1–11) Cleansing the Temple (2:12–25) Jesus Teaches Nicodemus…
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43. John (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: John – named after its traditional author, John the apostle, also referred to as the beloved disciple• Definition: A theological Gospel that presents Jesus as the eternal Word of God made flesh, emphasising His divine identity, the necessity of belief, and the…
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43. John (Prefiguring Jesus)
Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of John 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian Application…