Sea of Galilee

「And they asked him, saying, How is it that the scribes say that Elijah must first come?」

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 looking up, they see that the stone is rolled back: for it was exceeding great.」

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.

「Even as the Father hath loved me, I also have loved you: abide ye in my love.」

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?

「because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been rent asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: and no man had strength to tame him.」

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.

「Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If a man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.」

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?

「And he found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:」

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?

「Some of his disciples therefore said one to another, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye behold me not; and again a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?」

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?

「The sower soweth the word.」

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.

「I am the door; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and go out, and shall find pasture.」

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?

「Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing befall thee.」

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?

「But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men.」

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 as they sat and were eating, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you shall betray me, even he that eateth with me.」

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?

「The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by that law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of 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?

「And they were about four thousand: and he sent them away.」

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.

「Jesus therefore six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus 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.

「and let him that is in the field not return back to take his cloak.」

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?

「But Jesus said unto them, For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.」

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?

「And Jesus lifted up himself, and said unto her, Woman, where are they? did no man condemn thee?」

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

「The Jews therefore did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and had received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight,」

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

「And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in the Jordan.」

「And when they draw nigh unto Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth two of his disciples,」

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

「And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering saith unto him, Thou sayest.」

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

「Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God!」

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