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According to the text, what is the meaning of the literary device called chiasmus?

A device with two series of words, phrases, or concepts that are contradictory to each other

A device with two series of words, phrases, or concepts that are unrelated to each other

A device with two series of words, phrases, or concepts that introduce a climax

A device with two series of words, phrases, or concepts that are a mirror image of each other (correct)

According to the text, who is believed to be the author of the Gospel of John?

The apostle James

The apostle John (correct)

The apostle Peter

The apostle Paul

According to the text, what was John's occupation before becoming a disciple of Jesus?

A tax collector

A fisherman (correct)

A carpenter

A shepherd

According to the text, who was John's mother?

Salome Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the meaning of the Greek word 'apostolos'?

A delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ('apostle') (with miraculous powers) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the contrast in John chapter 1 verse 5?

Light and darkness Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did the darkness not do in relation to the light?

Grasp/overcome/comprehended/comprehend the light Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who sent John the Baptist to testify about the Light?

God Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what was given through Moses?

The Law Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what came through Jesus Christ?

Grace and truth Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which book in the Bible is known as the 'Synoptic Gospels' because it records the life and ministry of Jesus from a similar perspective and shares a large amount of common material?

Matthew Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of John's Gospel, according to the text?

To communicate truths that are deeply profound on a spiritual level Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when is the book of John believed to have been written?

Around AD 90 Signup and view all the answers

What Greek word, defined as 'to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one’s spiritual well-being to Christ)', is used in the text?

pisteuō Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the significance of the signs that Jesus did, as written by John?

To understand who Jesus is and why this knowledge is important Signup and view all the answers

What did John say that those who believe will have, according to the text?

Eternal life Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the definition of 'apologetics'?

The endeavor to provide a reasoned account for the grounds of believing in the Christian faith Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of the first eighteen verses of John's Gospel, according to the text?

Chiastic Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the author's purpose in writing the Gospel of John?

To communicate truths that are deeply profound on a spiritual level Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, where was John likely located at the time of writing his Gospel?

Ephesus Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the definition of the Greek word 'charis'?

Graciousness (as gratifying) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the definition of the Greek word 'logos'?

Something said Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept conveyed by the term 'logos' to the Jewish audience?

God revealing Himself in wisdom and power in creation Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept conveyed by the term 'logos' to the Greeks?

An impersonal force and wisdom Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the definition of the term 'Trinity'?

The belief that Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three Persons in one Godhead Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what evidence does John provide in his Gospel to support the belief that Jesus is the Christ, the only Son of God?

The signs (miracles), the testimony of witnesses, and the claims Jesus Himself makes Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why was it necessary for Jesus to be fully man, as well as fully God, in order to redeem Mankind?

This doctrine was so important that John warned the first-century church that those who did not confess that Jesus had come in the flesh were of the spirit of antichrist Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did those who were given the right to become children of God believe in?

His name Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how are the children of God born?

Not of blood, nor of the will of flesh, nor of the will of a man, but of God Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how do children of God look and behave like?

They do not habitually practice sin, they love others, they will be made like Him when He appears, they practice righteousness, they set their hope on Him, they have been given the Spirit Signup and view all the answers