Is the Gospel of John History or Theology?
The historicity of the Gospel of John has been challenged in the past, with the charge that it has more to do with theology. This article highlights the response of Richard Bauckham to the charge, showing three characteristics from John that his readers would have understood as historiographical.
Isaiah 55:11 and the Gospel of John
This article explores the possible influence of Isaiah 55:11 on the message of the Gospel of John. The motif concerns the "coming from God" and "returning to God."
Getting to Know John's Gospel – Why John Wrote His Gospel
This chapter introduces the Gospel of John and focuses on John's reasons for writing his gospel. Peterson notes at least three purposes: to bring people to faith, to strengthen believers in their faith, and to defend the faith. At the end are review questions and questions for discussion.
Gospel of Glory – Individualism
According to the author, the Gospel of John lays emphasis on both the individual believer and the community of believers. We should not allow either to cancel out the other. What Bauckham indicates as individualism is nothing more than the considerable emphasis this Gospel account lays on the relationship of the individual believer to Jesus Christ. In Chapter 1 he gathers and assesses the evidence for the individual’s relationship with Jesus.
The Gospel of John – Genre and Historical Considerations
The first section of the Introduction deals with the genre (literary type) of the Gospel of John and the historical value of the Gospel. It considers whether John’s Gospel is folk literature, a memoir, a novel, drama, or biography. John’s distinctive style and adaptation of the gospel form are also considered.
For the Love of God
In this article the author gives grounds for his belief in the Reformed teaching of God's saving love and electing grace. He makes reference to the gospel of John as well as to the first letter of John, especially 1 John 4:8.
Anti-Judaism and the Gospel of John
The Gospel of John has been labeled as anti-Judaism, anti-Jewish, and even anti-Semitic. This charge is based on John's presentation of Jesus' relationship to the Jews and how John presents the Jews. In this article the author shows that this charge is false, and that John stands in line with the other Gospels in showing Christ as the replacement of the temple in the fulfillment of the Old Testament.