Johannine Theology by Rainbow, Paul A. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations 1 Introduction

Johannine Theology State of the Question The Johannine Literature: Nature and Purposes Authorship Stages of Composition The Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of John John and Judaism History and Theology in the Fourth Gospel Readers of the Fourth Gospel

2 The Revelation of God (The Father)

Propositions About God Acts of God in History Impact of the Christ Event on Our Knowledge of the Father

3 The World

The Beginning and End of the World Light Versus Darkness The Human Race and Sin World as Godless System Forces and Institutions of the World Judgment in This Present Evil Age World as Object of Redemption Summary

4 God’s Self-Revelation in Christ’s Person

The Deity of Christ The Incarnation of the Logos Jesus’ Human Existence Offices of Christ in the Johannine Literature Summary of John’s View of the Person of Christ

5 God’s Self-Revelation in Christ’s Work

The Words and Deeds of Jesus as God’s Self-Revelation Glorification of the Father in the Son Summary

6 The Revelation of the Father in the Son by the Spirit-Paraclete

Terminology Relation of the Spirit to the Father and the Son Coming of the Spirit in Salvation History Work of the Holy Spirit

7 The Believer and the True God: Coming to Christ

The Living Christ as the Sphere of Salvation Benefits of Union with Christ Coming to Christ

8 The Believer and the True God: Abiding in Christ

Salvation: Inaugurated and to Be Consummated The Path of Life Hazards to the Life of the Believer Conclusion: Jesus as the Way to the Father

9 Disciples of Christ in Community

John as Churchman Johannine Terms for the Church Church in Salvation History The Constituency of the One People of God Divine Qualities of the Church Church in Practice Conclusion

10 The Community of Christ’s Disciples in the World

Bibliography Index of Authors Index of Subjects Index of Principal Scripture Passages Notes

Preface Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10

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