John 15 Part 2 ( John 15:3-8) Study and Reflection

July 1st at Word of Grace Church. During July, we will be studying John 15 and together study, process, and reflect on its application in our lives.

INTRODUCTION

 Traditionally, the Gospel of John is attributed to John the Apostle, the son of Zebedee and brother of James. As one of Jesus’ twelve disciples and part of His inner circle alongside Peter and James, John had a front-row seat to Jesus’ ministry.

The Gospel of John is distinct from the Synoptic Gospels—Matthew, Mark, and Luke—in both content and style. Here’s a breakdown of how it differs, as well as its historical and cultural context and the original language in which it was written.

Before we dive into Jon 15, let us look at the significance of the use of the word Logos/Word.

It is interesting to note that John does not start by mentioning Jesus’ name. He calls Him the Word, which the Jews associate with Gen 1:1. John makes it clear that he is not talking about the beginning of creation, but rather about a time before anything came into existence, when there was the Word.

The Significance of Logos in John 1:1

John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

Introduction

The Gospel of John begins not with a narrative but with a profound theological declaration: “In the beginning was the Word (Logos), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

John’s use of the term Logos bridges two worlds—Greek philosophy and Jewish theology, both of which carried deep significance for his audience. Understanding what Logos meant to these audiences reveals the richness of John’s opening statement

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