Johnβs Gospel begins with the symbolic naming of Jesus as the Word and tells how Jesusβs baptism is a witness of his divine mission.
βThe Gospel of John,βΒ Eric D. Huntsman,Β New Testament History, Culture, and Society,Β BYU Religious Studies Center
The Gospel of John is the testimony of the beloved disciple. Chapter 1 begins with the Logos Hymn and tells of the first witnesses and disciples.
βJohn 1: Come Follow Me Commentary,βΒ Lynne Wilson, Come, Follow Me Commentary: The New Testament, Book of Mormon CentralΒ
This is a verse-by-verse study of John 1, focusing on the symbols of life, light, baptism, and fulfillment of prophecy.
βGod Incarnate: The Word Made Flesh,βΒ Jennifer C. Lane and Keith H. Lane,Β Thou Art the Christ, the Son of the Living God,Β BYU Religious Studies CenterΒ
John is a witness of Jesus as God via the identification of Christ as the Creator.
“John 1 and Matthew 3 with Mark Maddix,”Β video by Robert L. Millet, John A. Widtsoe FoundationΒ
Robert Millet interviews Mark Maddix, Dean of Theology and Christian Ministries at Point Loma University. They discuss passages of John 1 and Matthew 3 that will help listeners gain a deeper appreciation of these texts. |