Sea of Galilee

「And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them;」

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?

「they shall take up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall in no wise hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.」

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.

「Ye did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that ye should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should abide: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.」

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 as he was entering into the boat, he that had been possessed with demons besought him that he might be with 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.

「and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, to console them concerning their brother.」

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?

「For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife; for he had married her.」

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?

「His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.」

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?

「I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.」

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.

「Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.」

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 straightway the man was made whole, and took up his bed and walked. Now it was the sabbath on that day.」

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?

「He who has ears to hear, let him hear.」

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 the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and arrayed him in a purple garment;」

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 he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.」

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 said, Suffer her to keep it against the day of my burying.」

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.

「For those days shall be tribulation, such as there hath not been the like from the beginning of the creation which God created until now, and never shall be.」

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 he arose from thence and cometh into the borders of Judaea and beyond the Jordan: and multitudes come together unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.」

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?

「Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.」

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

「They bring to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.」

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

「And straightway they left the nets, and followed him.」

「And he answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit from thee henceforward for ever. And his disciples heard it.」

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

「But Jesus no more answered anything; insomuch that Pilate marvelled.」

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

「The wind bloweth where it will, and thou hearest the voice thereof, but knowest not whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.」

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