john: history or theology beginning questions: 1. how was scripture created? 2. what is the nature...

John: History or TheologyJohn: History or Theology

Beginning Questions:

1. How was “scripture” created?

2. What is the nature of Jesus’ words? ipsissima verba or

ipsissima voc

3. How does the John want to be read?John as history (modern

def.)orJohn as history (ancient

def.)

John: History or TheologyJohn: History or Theology

How did John (The Gospel) refer to “itself?”

John 21:24

This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down.

We know that his testimony is true.

oi;damen o[ti avlhqh.j auvtou/ h` marturi,a evsti,nÅ

John: History or TheologyJohn: History or Theology

How did John refer to “itself?”

John 14:22-31(Context of Judas’ Qs)

25-26 All this I have spoken while still with you.

But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

John: History or TheologyJohn: History or Theology

How did John refer to “itself?”

John 17:6-19John 17:6-19

17:8 For I gave them the words (ta. r`h,mata) you gave me and they accepted them.

17:14 have given them your word (to.n lo,gon) and the world has hated them.

17:17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word (o` lo,goj) is truth.