Sea of Galilee

「For he knew not what to answer; for they became sore afraid.」

Refers to false teachers who deny the incarnation of Jesus Christ, a sign of the antichrist; believers must discern and avoid them.

Why did the disciples and Pharisees react so differently to the healing of the man born blind?

This miracle provoked two responses—seeking truth or resisting it. When facing Jesus today, which kind of person are we more like?

「And afterward he was manifested unto the eleven themselves as they sat at meat; and he upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them that had seen him after he was risen.」

The essence of God is love; love originates from God and is manifested through Christ's sacrifice.

What does "the Word became flesh" in John mean for soteriology?

When eternal Word enters time.

「Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; and so shall ye be my disciples.」

Selfless love originating from God, demonstrated in hospitality and service to brothers, a hallmark of Christian fellowship.

Why did Jesus deliberately delay for two days before raising Lazarus?

In the darkest moment, Jesus said, 'This illness does not lead to death; it is for God's glory.' What purpose lies behind God's delay?

「And he asked him, What is thy name? And he saith unto him, My name is Legion; for we are many.」

What does 'believe in him' specifically mean in John 3:16?

This is the most famous verse in the New Testament, but the content and depth of 'believe' are often debated.

「Then Jesus therefore said unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.」

John emphasizes mutual love as the fundamental Christian command, originating from God and expressed in obedience to His commandments.

In Mark 16:16, is baptism a necessary condition for salvation?

Is baptism a mark of obedience or a gateway to salvation?

「But Herod, when he heard thereof, said, John, whom I beheaded, he is risen.」

Believers graciously adopted by God's love, bearing the identity of His children and hoping to be like Christ.

In Mark 16:16, is baptism a necessary condition for salvation?

Is baptism a mark of obedience or a gateway to salvation?

「Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.」

The commandment given by God through Christ, centered on mutual love, which believers must obey, an unchanging command from the beginning.

Why did the disciples and Pharisees react so differently to the healing of the man born blind?

This miracle provoked two responses—seeking truth or resisting it. When facing Jesus today, which kind of person are we more like?

「But these things have I spoken unto you, that when their hour is come, ye may remember them, how that I told you. And these things I said not unto you from the beginning, because I was with you.」

What impact did Lazarus' resurrection have on the Jewish leaders of that time? (John 11:45-53)

A great miracle paradoxically triggered the plot to kill Jesus—what truth about the human heart does this reveal?

「And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parables.」

The power or person opposing Christ, denying Jesus as Christ come in the flesh, a sign of the end times, also any spirit opposing truth.

What does "the Word became flesh" in John mean for soteriology?

When eternal Word enters time.

「Therefore doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.」

The atoning sacrifice of Christ that satisfies God's wrath against sin and reconciles humanity to God.

Why did Jesus deliberately delay for two days before raising Lazarus?

In the darkest moment, Jesus said, 'This illness does not lead to death; it is for God's glory.' What purpose lies behind God's delay?

「And a certain man was there, who had been thirty and eight years in his infirmity.」

A believer who cooperates and labors together with others in the ministry of spreading the truth.

What impact did Lazarus' resurrection have on the Jewish leaders of that time? (John 11:45-53)

A great miracle paradoxically triggered the plot to kill Jesus—what truth about the human heart does this reveal?

「there is nothing from without the man, that going into him can defile him; but the things which proceed out of the man are those that defile the man.」

What does 'believe in him' specifically mean in John 3:16?

This is the most famous verse in the New Testament, but the content and depth of 'believe' are often debated.

「And while he was in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster cruse of ointment of pure nard very costly; and she brake the cruse, and poured it over his head.」

What did Jesus' miracle of turning water into wine at Cana signify to the disciples? (John 2:1-11)

As Jesus' first public miracle, how did it reveal His glory and build the disciples' faith?

「and he entered into the Praetorium again, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.」

What did Jesus mean when He said the man's condition existed 'for the works of God to be displayed'? (John 9:3)

Exploring the theological relationship between suffering and miracles—how is God's glory revealed through healing?

「In those days, when there was again a great multitude, and they had nothing to eat, he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them,」

Why is Jesus turning water into wine called a 'sign' rather than just a miracle?

This was Jesus' first miracle, which John intentionally recorded. Through this sign, let's explore the glorious identity Christ revealed.

「The common people therefore of the Jews learned that he was there: and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.」

An act or state of lawlessness against God's law, requiring confession and forgiveness through the blood of Jesus.

Why is Jesus turning water into wine called a 'sign' rather than just a miracle?

This was Jesus' first miracle, which John intentionally recorded. Through this sign, let's explore the glorious identity Christ revealed.

「But woe unto them that are with child and to them that give suck in those days!」

The doctrine that Jesus Christ truly became human, the central test of the Spirit of God.

What did Jesus' miracle of turning water into wine at Cana signify to the disciples? (John 2:1-11)

As Jesus' first public miracle, how did it reveal His glory and build the disciples' faith?

「And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good save one, even God.」

What did Jesus mean when He said the man's condition existed 'for the works of God to be displayed'? (John 9:3)

Exploring the theological relationship between suffering and miracles—how is God's glory revealed through healing?

「Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.」

In John's epistles, truth is a central concept referring to God's revealed reality and the faithful living of believers.

「Some therefore of the Pharisees said, This man is not from God, because he keepeth not the sabbath. But others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such signs? And there was a division among them.」

John's self-designation, denoting a spiritually mature leader in the church with teaching authority and pastoral care.

「And John was clothed with camel's hair, and had a leathern girdle about his loins, and did eat locusts and wild honey.」

「Blessed is the kingdom that cometh, the kingdom of our father David: Hosanna in the highest.」

Believers must discern the origin of spirits to confirm they are from God and guard against false prophets.

「And they cried out again, Crucify him.」

Conduct consistent with the truth of the faith, a source of joy for John and a mark of genuine discipleship.

「For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him.」

Symbolizes God's holiness, truth, and goodness; walking in the light brings fellowship with God and cleansing by Jesus' blood.