These videos consist of a series of questions answered by Dr. Gieschen and Dr. Lewis covering the book of John.
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26 - What does John 9 say about spiritual sight?
Charles Gieschen
Dr. Grieschen explains that the blind man who was healed received both physical as well as spiritual sight.
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27 - What passages in John speak of Jesus as the only way of salvation?
Charles Gieschen
Dr. Grieschen points to passages in John that show Christ is the only way to salvation.
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28 - Why does Jesus call himself the good shepherd?
Charles Gieschen
Dr. Grieschen connects the Good Shepard image to the Old Testament imagery of God.
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29 - How can one understand the significance of Jesus' death in terms of shepherd and sheep?
Charles Gieschen
Dr. Grieschen Jesus' death as the Good Shepard being sacrificed for the sheep.
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30 - How does the account of Lazarus aid in seeing Jesus as the resurrection and the life?
Charles Gieschen
Dr. Grieschen explains the importance of the raising of Lazarus from the dead.
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31 - Why does Jesus spend so much time teaching about his death before it occurs?
Charles Gieschen
Dr. Grieschen explains why Jesus teaches about his death long before it happens.
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32 - Which Mary was it who annointed Jesus and why did she do this?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis explains the account of Mary anointing Jesus and what we can learn from it.
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33 - How is it that Jesus talks of his crucifixion and death as his glory?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis explains that the Glory of Christ was to die on the cross to save all who believe.
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34 - What is the purpose of the voice from heaven in chapter 12?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis explains the use of the motif of misunderstanding in which Jesus says things which leads people to believe.
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35 - How does one deal with accusations of anti-semitism in John?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis explains that John is not being anti-Semitic but is addressing anyone who turns from the truth and does not love their neighbor.
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36 - How does John's attitude toward belief and unbelief have to say for ministry in pluralistic America today?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis defines pluralism and how it makes the proclaiming of Christ as the only way of salvation more difficult.
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37 - Why is there no mention of the institution of the Lord's Supper at Jesus' Passover meal in John?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis gives reasons for why John does not record the institution of the Lord's Supper.
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38 - What is the significance of Jesus washing his disciples' feet?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis explains the significance of the washing of the disciple’s feet by Jesus.
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39 - What significance does the exchange between Peter and Jesus regarding foot washing have?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis explains the exchange between Jesus and Peter about washing his feet.
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40 - Who is the disciple whom Jesus loved in John?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis explains why it is believed that the writer of John was John the Son of Zebedee.
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41 - How does Jesus' command to his disciples in John 13 differ from the command to love your neighbor as yourself in the Old T
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis explains Christ statement to "Love one another".
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42 - What are some of the key themes in John 14 to 16?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis gives an overview of John chapters 14-16.
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43 - What does this section of John teach about the Trinity?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis uses John to explain the Trinity.
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44 - What is the work of the Holy Spirit in the Gospel of John?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis explains the role of the Holy Spirit in the church.
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45 - How could one use verses 1 through 4 of John 14 in a funeral setting?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis explains that John 14:1-4 could be used for a funeral but also for someone who is dying.
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46 - What does Jesus mean when he says that the person who believes in him will do greater works than he did?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis explains what Jesus meant that we would do greater works then him not by miracles signs but by forgiving sins and proclaiming the Gospel.
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47 - Where does obedience to Jesus' commands fit into the Christian life?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis explains Jesus commands are how we are to live a life of discipleship.
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48 - What is the significance of Jesus's statement about the vine and the branches?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis explains that John 15:5 is a picture of the church and points out the problem of church pluralism and radical individualism.
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49 - How can one constructively communicate Jesus' saying that the world will hate his disciples?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis explains why the world will hate those who are disciples of Christ.
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50 - What is the significance of Jesus' High Priestly Prayer?
David Lewis
Dr. Lewis explains Jesus' high priestly prayer.
