Questions and Answers
What does the footnote say about the title of the Gospel of John in the JST?
It is called the Testimony of John.
From what point in time did the Word exist? What is the divine status of the Word?
The Word existed from the beginning. The Word is God.
What is promised to those who receive the Word?
To those who receive the Word will be given power to become the sons of God if they believe in Christ.
According to the 'Logos Hymn' of the Gospel of John, who is the Word?
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The JST applies the idea of 'the Word' to what two things?
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What was John sent to do with respect to the Word?
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According to the Gospel of John, who has seen God? According to the JST, who has seen God?
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This part of John chapter 1 is from 'the record' of whom?
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How did John respond when asked if he were Elias?
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Who is the Elias that was to restore all things?
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John was baptizing at what place along what river?
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By what title did John refer to Jesus?
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In the Gospel of John, the first two disciples of Jesus were the disciples of whom before they were the disciples of Jesus?
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In the Gospel of John, what is the name of one of the first two disciples to follow Jesus?
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In the Gospel of John, who introduced Simon Peter to Jesus?
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In the Gospel of John, Jesus changed Simon Peter's name to what?
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Where was Philip's hometown? What two other disciples were also from this city?
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What did Nathanael say when Philip mentioned Jesus was from Nazareth?
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Study Notes
Gospel of John - Chapter 1 Study Notes
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The title of the Gospel of John is referred to as "the Testimony of John" in the JST.
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The Word, or Logos, existed from the beginning and is identified as God.
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Everything created was made through the Word; those who receive the Word are given the power to become sons of God through belief in Christ.
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The Word is explicitly identified as Christ in the Gospel of John.
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In the JST, "the Word" is applied to both the Gospel and to Christ.
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John the Baptist came to bear witness to the Word and is the John referenced in the early verses.
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The verse indicates that no one has seen God; according to the JST, it clarifies different interpretations of sightings of God.
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The term "the record" refers to John the Baptist, specifically in the context of his testimony and ministry.
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John the Baptist was asked if he was Elias; he clarified that he was not Elias, with JST offering additional context to his response.
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Elias is identified as the one who would restore all things, relevant to prophetic restoration.
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John baptized at Bethany beyond the Jordan River.
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John referred to Jesus as "the Lamb of God," recognizing Him through divine revelation that indicated how to identify Him.
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The first two disciples of Jesus were originally disciples of John the Baptist.
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One of the first two disciples mentioned who followed Jesus is Andrew.
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Andrew introduced Simon Peter to Jesus, identifying Him as the Messiah.
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Jesus changed Simon Peter's name to Cephas, which translates to "rock"; JST adds supplementary meaning to this name.
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Philip's hometown is Bethsaida, and he is accompanied by Andrew and Simon Peter, who are also from this city.
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Nathanael expressed skepticism about Jesus being from Nazareth, questioning if anything good could come from Nazareth.
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