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According to the Gospel of John, what was the relationship between the Word and God in the beginning?
According to the Gospel of John, what was the relationship between the Word and God in the beginning?
- The Word was separate from God.
- The Word was with God and the Word was God. (correct)
- The Word was an aspect of God, but not fully God.
- The Word was created by God to speak for him.
What role did the Word play in creation according to John's prologue?
What role did the Word play in creation according to John's prologue?
- The Word inspired God to create the universe.
- The Word illuminated the world after creation.
- The Word observed and recorded the act of creation.
- All things were made through the Word. (correct)
Who is John, as described in the provided passage?
Who is John, as described in the provided passage?
- John is one of the many who received the Word and became a child of God.
- John is the Word made flesh.
- John is an anonymous figure who received the Word.
- John is a man sent from God to testify to the light. (correct)
How did the world react to the Word's arrival, according to John?
How did the world react to the Word's arrival, according to John?
How does John describe the origin of God's children?
How does John describe the origin of God's children?
Flashcards
The Word
The Word
The divine presence that existed with God from the beginning, identified as Christ.
Light
Light
Represents life and truth, overcoming darkness in human experience.
John the Baptist
John the Baptist
A man sent by God to bear witness to the light (Christ) before his arrival.
Children of God
Children of God
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Receiving Christ
Receiving Christ
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Life of Jesus Christ
- John's Gospel provides a powerful introduction to Jesus's life
- "In the beginning was the Word..."
- The Word was God, and everything was created through the Word.
Characteristics of the Word
- The Word was with God
- The Word was God
- The Word was the source of life
- The Word was the light, shining in the darkness
The Light of the World
- A man, John, was sent by God to testify about the light
- John was not the light, but he testified to it
- The true light—Jesus—came into the world
- The world did not recognize Jesus
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