Reference: John, Theology Of
Hastings
It is the object of this article to give a brief account of St. John's teaching as contained in his Gospel and Epistles. Without prejudging in any way the authorship of the Apocalypse, it will be more convenient that the doctrine of that book should be considered separately. Enough if it be said here that, despite the obvious and very striking difference in the form and style of the book, the underlying similarities between it and those to be now considered are no less remarkable. Careful students, not blinded by the symbolism and other peculiarities of the Revelation, who have concentrated attention upon its main ideas and principles, have come to the conclusion that if it did not proceed from the same pen that wrote the Gospel and Epistles, it belongs to the same school of Christian thought. See Revelation [Book of].
1. Some general characteristics of the teaching of St. John.
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By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, and all the hosts of them by the breath of his mouth.
So the word also that cometh out of my mouth shall not turn again void unto me, but shall accomplish my will and prosper in the thing, whereto I sent it.
The next day, John saw Jesus coming unto him, and said, "Behold, the lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
And as Moses lift up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the son of man be lift up,
For God so loveth the world, that he hath given his only son, for the intent that none that believe in him should perish: But should have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world, to condemn the world: But that the world, through him, might be saved.
He that believeth on the son, hath everlasting life. And he that believeth not the son, shall not see life: but the wrath of God abideth on him."
God is a spirit, and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit, and truth."
For likewise, as the father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them, even so the son quickeneth whom he will. Neither judgeth the father any man: but hath committed all judgment unto the son, read more. because that all men should honour the son, even as they honour the father. He that honoureth not the son, the same honoureth not the father which hath sent him.
Marvel not at this: that the hour shall come, in which all that are in the graves, shall hear his voice, and shall come forth: They that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; And they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
and shall come forth: They that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; And they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh of God only?
And this is the father's will which hath sent me: that of all which he hath given me, I should lose nothing; but should raise it up again at the last day. And this is the will of him that sent me: That every man which seeth the son, and believeth on him, have everlasting life. And I will raise him up at the last day."
I am that living bread, which came down from heaven. If any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever. And the bread that I will give, is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world."
Then Jesus said unto them, "Verily, verily I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the son of man, and drink his blood, ye shall not have life in you. Whosoever eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, the same hath eternal life: And I will raise him up at the last day. read more. For my flesh is meat indeed: and my blood is drink indeed. He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me: and I in him.
And he said unto them, "Ye are from beneath, I am from above. Ye are of this world, I am not of this world.
Then said the Jews to him, "Now know we that thou hast the devil. Abraham is dead, and also the prophets, and yet thou sayest, 'If a man keep my saying he shall never taste of death.'
And I give unto them eternal life: and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
Martha said unto him, I know well, that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. Jesus said unto her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He that believeth on me; Yea though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Jesus said unto her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He that believeth on me; Yea though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out a doors.
Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out a doors. And I, if I were lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me."
He that refuseth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him. The words that I have spoken, they shall judge him in the last day.
And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again: and receive you even unto myself, that where I am, there may ye be also.
"I will not leave you comfortless, but will come to you.
Jesus answered, and said unto him, "If a man love me and will keep my sayings, my father also will love him, and we will come unto him, and will dwell with him.
"Ye have heard how I said unto you, 'I go and come again unto you.' If ye loved me, ye would verily rejoice, because I said I go unto the father. For the father is greater than I.
"AS the father hath loved me, even so have I loved you. Continue in my love.
This is life eternal: that they might know thee, that only very God, and whom thou hast sent, Jesus Christ.
I have given them thy words, and the world hath hated them: because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
that they all may be one, as thou father art in me, and I in thee; that they may be also one in us, that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And that glory that thou gavest me, I have given them, that they may be one, as we are one. read more. I am in them, and thou art in me: that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
O righteous father, the very world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.
Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world then would my ministers surely fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews, but now is my kingdom not from hence."
Jesus said unto him, "If I will have him to tarry till I come, what is that to thee? Follow thou me."
laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may obtain eternal life.
That which was from the beginning, declare we unto you; which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the word of life.
And this is the tidings which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
but and if we walk in light even as he is in light, then have we fellowship together, and the blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth us from all sin.
And he it is that obtaineth grace for our sins; and not for our sins only, but also for the sins of all the world.
He that saith how that he is in the light, and yet hateth his brother, is in darkness even until this time. He that loveth his brother, abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of offending in him.
See that ye love not the world, nor the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the father is not in him.
See that ye love not the world, nor the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the father is not in him. For all that is in the world - as the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of goods - are not of the father: but of the world.
For all that is in the world - as the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of goods - are not of the father: but of the world. And the world vanisheth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God, abideth ever. read more. Little children it is now the last time, and as ye have heard how that antichrist shall come: even now are there many antichrists come already, whereby we know that it is the last time.
And now babes, abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence and not be made ashamed of him at his coming. If ye know that he is righteous, know also that all that work righteousness, are born of him.
Behold what love the father hath showed on us, that we should be called the sons of God. For this cause the world knoweth you not; because it knoweth not him. Dearly beloved, now are we the sons of God, and yet it doth not appear what we shall be. But we know that when it shall appear, we shall be like him. For we shall see him as he is.
All that commit sin, committeth unrighteousness also, for sin is unrighteousness.
He that committeth sin is of the devil: for the devil sinneth since the beginning. But for this cause appeared the son of God, even to destroy the works of the devil. All that are born of God do no sin, for his seed abideth in them, and they cannot sin, because they be born of God.
All that are born of God do no sin, for his seed abideth in them, and they cannot sin, because they be born of God.
and not be as Cain, which was of the devil and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? For his own deeds were evil, and his brother's righteous.
Whosoever hateth his brother, is a man slayer. And ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
He, then, that hath the substance of the world, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his compassion from him: how dwelleth the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, nor with the tongue: but with the deed, and of a truth:
And he that loveth not, knoweth not God: for God is love.
And he that loveth not, knoweth not God: for God is love.
Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his son to make a satisfaction for our sins.
And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love, and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God in him. Herein is the love perfect with us, that we should have confidence in the day of judgment; For as he is, even so are we in this world.
If a man say, "I love God," and yet hate his brother, he is a liar. For how can he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, love God whom he hath not seen?
All that believe that Jesus is Christ, are born of God. And all that loveth him which begat, loveth him also which was begotten of him.
For all that is born of God, overcometh the world. And this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
We know that all that are born of God, sin not: but he that is born of God keepeth himself, and that wicked toucheth him not.
We know that all that are born of God, sin not: but he that is born of God keepeth himself, and that wicked toucheth him not.
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood, and his name is called the word of God.