2016 "The Gospel of John" Lesson 1, Q3~Q6

John 1:1-5. 

Q3. Give the 3 phrases about “the Word” and describe how it is important~

In the beginning was the Word: Jesus exists in the beginning.

All things were created by Him and for Him. (Colossians 1:16)

The Word was with God: Jesus coexists with God.

The Word was God: Jesus was God. Trinity of God.

Q4. Understand about Jesus’ relationship to God, to creation and to spiritual life and light~

Genesis 1:1 

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

In the beginning Jesus created the heavens and the earth.

So Jesus is God.

Colossians 1:15-17 

15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

Hebrews 1:2-3 

2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.

Q5. Additional information in Colossians 1:16 relates to all true human flourishing and to our own fulfillment in life~

For in him all things were created through him and for him, including things

in heaven and on earth,

visible and invisible,

whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities…

Therefore, God means to make all creations good and flourish. Our fulfillment in life is also from the kind of intention of His well, and the power of the Majesty, to the praise of the glory of His name.

Q6. The mean of “light” and “darkness” in John 1:4-5? Some examples in the world today~

Jesus is the light for human, but man rejected the light for evil, for sins.

Light is the salvation from God’s grace, darkness is the evil, the sins.

John 3:19-2119 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.
 John 8:12Dispute Over Jesus’ Testimony12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
 John 12:4646 I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.
 John 12:4646 I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.