14th December: 3rd Advent John 1:6-8, 19-28
The author reflects on the Gospel of John 1:16-8, 19-28, which focuses on the testimony of John the Baptist about Jesus Christ. According to the author, John the Baptist has two main roles, one as a witness to Jesus, and the other as the person who reveals Jesus to humanity. She explains that in the...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
[2008]
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| In: |
The expository times
Year: 2008, Volume: 120, Issue: 2, Pages: 81-82 |
| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Bible. John
B Baptism B Bible. Johannesevangelium 1,6-8 B Bible. Johannesevangelium 1,19-28 B Jesus Christ B Witnesses B JOHN, the Baptist, Saint |
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| Summary: | The author reflects on the Gospel of John 1:16-8, 19-28, which focuses on the testimony of John the Baptist about Jesus Christ. According to the author, John the Baptist has two main roles, one as a witness to Jesus, and the other as the person who reveals Jesus to humanity. She explains that in the Gospel, the purpose of baptism is linked with John's task of identifying Jesus. She maintains that the Gospel itself is a witness to Jesus, and provides testimony to His life, death and resurrection. |
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| ISSN: | 1745-5308 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The expository times
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0014524608097826 |