BIB313 John
The Gospel of John provides an intimate eye-witness account of the ministry of Jesus during the last several years of his incarnation. John later described the account as that “which we have seen with our hands and heard with our ears; that which our hands have handled of the Word of Life. The focus of the narrative is on Jesus as the Word of God in human flesh; the light that shined in the darkness. Through this course students will develop and use solid skills for absorbing, interpreting, and applying the text, expecting to interact with the voice of God in a manner that will change their perspectives and transform their lives.
Credits: 3
Student learning outcomes
- Identify the point of this Gospel and how each event and discourse included in the text contributes to that point.
- Employ solid interpretation and application skills in interacting with a Biblical Gospel (combined narrative & teachings).
- Explain the connection between John, the rest of Scripture (both Old and New Testaments), and the mission of the New Testament Church.
- Articulate the simple messages of the text to people with little understanding of the Gospel of Jesus.
- Embrace a vision for him/herself as a recipient of the Gospel as Jesus proclaimed it.
- Apply that vision to their pursuits in a manner that drives aggressive growth in their walk with God, a renewed commitment to the cause of Christ, and dependence on the Holy Spirit to make it all happen.