Gospel of John
Four one-hour sessions taught by Dr. Sung J. Cho. Tuesdays at 3pm ET on June 2, 9, 16, and 23. All classes recorded. Satisfaction guaranteed.
This course surveys major critical, interpretative, and theological issues of Gospel of John.
Session 1
What is a Gospel?
Date of Composition
Authorship: John the Disciple?
Authorship: Someone else?
Book Outline
Session 2
Prologue (1:1-18)
Is the "Word" actually God or just divine?
The Book of Signs (1:19-12:50)
Signs, glory, and belief in 7 miracles
Session 3
Is the adulteress passage (7:58-8:11) original?
The Johannine writing style
The purpose of the raising of Lazarus
Jesus anticipates his own sacrifice
Jesus anticipates his coming hour
Session 4
The (missing?) Lord's Supper in John
Abiding in Jesus, Jesus Abiding in you
The Holy Spirit's presence
9 Witnesses for Jesus
John and the Jews: From Luther to the Pittsburgh Synagogue shootings