In this usage “signs” were evidences of Jesus’ deity. God So Loved the World When John the Baptist witnessed unto the truth, it was a witness unto Christ (5:33). The following lesson is an introduction to this Bible study series and is from John chapter 2. A clear distinction is seen in 21:15-17. How to Build Your Faith to Share Your Faith. Its peculiar significance is seen in the other four uses (1:1, 14; cf. It is used in John 9:7, 11, 15 where the blind man washed or rinsed only his eyes, not the entire body. Artos means “bread.” It appears in John twenty-four times, all but three (13:18; 21:9, 13) in Chapter 6. 14:16, 26; 15:26; 17:7; 1 Jn. The latter is used only twice (8:10-11). A clear distinction between these words is drawn in 19:28. Skene does not appear in John’s Gospel. In 17:23 it suggests the state of completion or perfection. For instance, let us examine them as they appear in the prologue (1:1-18). 14:17), and abides forever. The word paraklesis, not found in John’s writings, elsewhere in the New Testament is rendered variously as “consolation,” “exhortation,” “comfort” and “entreaty.” These words, along with specific functions ascribed to the “Comforter” in John, describe the work of the Holy Spirit. The … One further word in this family merits consideration (krima). Key Words in the Gospel of John A key word is a word or phrase that functions to unlock the meaning of a text. Logos itself means the spoken word. In 6:52 it means “meat.” But in 6:51, 53, 55-56 Jesus used it to refer to the sum total of his being of which men must partake in spiritual union with him in order to receive eternal life. When one becomes a Christian, he/she is in right relationship; a deep, unbreakable bond is formed with our living Lord, Jesus Christ. Do you think God still does miracles? v. 9). This Bible study is offered free to all who wish to use it as a tool to study the Word of God. When Judas left the upper room, “It was night.” Did John refer to physical night, or to the darkness in Judas’ soul? And then “grace and truth” are contrasted with law (v. 17). Gune. John most likely wrote his account of Jesus between AD 70 (when Jerusalem was besieged by the Romans and the temple was destroyed) and AD 100 (the approximate end of John’s lifetime). Click on or go to: ... reading the Gospel of John Chapter 3, verses 19-21. 4:12; Rev. The former is found in John nineteen times (3:17-18; 5:22-30; 7:24, 51; 8:15-16, 26, 50; 12:47-48; 16:11; 18:31). “I AM,” Exodus 3:14). 2. SUBSCRIBE to receive Lessons from the Gospel of John . Literally, “over” and “above.” In the sacrificial sense it carries the idea of substitution. Macus Dods calls the Holy Spirit “Jesus’ alter ego.” B. H. Carroll calls him “the other Jesus.” Jesus worked with the disciples for a few years; and went away. It is not intended to be sold, and therefore we copyrighted it. This opening passage of John sets the stage for the rest of the Gospel. The singular meta touto, “after this,” is also found repeatedly. Some see in these usages a note of disrespect, especially in the former. They invariably arrived with dirty feet in need of rinsing. John 13:30 suggests the mystical nature of light and darkness. Paul uses it in Colossians 1:16-17 in the same sense (“all things”), except that he uses the definite article (ta panta). This signified that the promises had not been fulfilled. Be the first to know about our updates and activities. Being born anothen is a second birth, to be sure. 4:10, 7, 37)? The latter seems to be a transitional phrase from one incident in the Gospel to another (cf. John’s stated purpose in writing his Gospel is ‘that ye might believe (present active subjunctive, “that you may keep on believing,” committing or trusting) that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing (present participle, continuing to believe, etc.) It appears forty times in this Gospel. 2:11; 4:54). Its basic meaning is “from above.” Ultimately it came to mean “again.” It is evident from John 3:4 that Nicodemus understood it (v. 3) to mean “again.” But all other uses of this word in John clearly mean “from above” (3:31; 19:11, 23). Unknowingly Caiaphas prophesied that Jesus “should die for (huper) the people, and that the whole nation perish not” (11:50-52; cf. It is not intended to be sold, and therefore we copyrighted it. This verb always carries the legal flavor, even when used in the religious sense. Agapao and Phileo. This word is found one time in John (9:39). ye might have life through his name” (20:31). It means a distinguishing mark, or at times a miraculous work (Jn. So Jesus Christ was the shekinah glory of God tabernacled in flesh. The Gospel of John was written by the apostle John, the son of Zebedee. The Dead Sea Scrolls show that this is not based upon Greek thought, but upon Hebrew thought in Palestine during the latter half of the first century A.D. To go away from him is to go into darkness or night. Verse 5 pictures darkness chasing light, as night follows or chases day (cf. Those who claim to see in a spiritual sense, but who refuse Christ, will receive his condemnatory sentence. All rights reserved. So the Holy Spirit is the one being called alongside the Christian. Of course, the one may simply express the general idea of the verb “to be,” as the other means that something happened. But note I John 3:2, 21; 4:1, 7, 11 and III John 2, 5, 11 where John uses it in address to his readers. Phos is “light,” and skotia is “darkness.” The former is used in John twenty-three times, and the latter eight times. This Bible study is offered free to all who wish to use it as a tool to study the Word of God. In 19:30 it was Jesus word expressing that his redemptive act had been brought to a full and final end or goal. So John used logos to refer to the open manifestation or revelation of the eternal God, the One who came into being as flesh and dwelt among us. Yet this Gospel does not use the word pistis, faith. We do not have a relationship to the Bible, but the Bible is our guide to our path that is what Psalm 119: 105 states and is also personified in Christ and why we chose this as our ministry name and theme over 30 years ago. The perfect tense expresses the permanency of the act. In verse 17 John contrasts the old revelation with the new. Up to this point John has used en to refer to the Word. Many who hold to this Hebrew view have looked for John’s use of logos either in the Hebrew “word” or else in Proverbs 8, where “wisdom” seemingly is personified. In 11:3, 36 the verb is phileo, as used by the sisters and the Jews. It originally was used of feeding animals. All of these meanings add to its sense in John 6:26. B. Prologue to the Gospel of John. He is the life source and reason for the universe Who will defeat darkness. Moreover, John tells us that Christ (The eternal Word… Semeion. Louo means to bathe the body. But our interest in it for this study is its use in John 2:4; 19:26, where Jesus uses it in direct address to his mother. Matt. In the meantime, others have insisted that John employed Hebrew modes of thought. It may mean to believe intellectually only, or to believe volitionally. 2:4; 19:26). In the temple as the water was poured out, the singers chanted Isaiah 12:3. First, in John 1:12, we read, “But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God.” Physical bread gives temporary sustenance to the body, but Jesus gives eternal sustenance to the soul. It expresses the essential, eternal being of the Word. In John 5:18 they began to seek to kill him, accusing him of “making himself equal with God.” But when he said, “I and the Father are one,” they understood him to make himself God. When one becomes a Christian, he/she is in right relationship; a deep, unbreakable bond is formed with our living Lord, Jesus Christ. Filled with a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study again and again. But this could also refer to Synoptic material known to his readers (cf. John opens with the words “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). However, in 19:26 and 21:7, the disciple “whom he (Jesus) loved,” agapao is used; whereas in 20:2 the same thought is expressed by phileo. John’s Gospel is unique among the 4 gospels. This is consistent with the words of Christ in John 6:46, “Not that anyone has seen the Father, except the One who is from God; He has seen the Father.” In 1:4b “life” and “light” both have the definite article, and so are interchangeable. More concerned about their stomachs than about their souls, they missed the entire point of Jesus’ sign. Here is the incredible news of the most exciting event in the universe: the infinite God, the eternal and unchangeable Holy Lord Creator came down to earth be one of us, to pay the debts of sin for finite man, and give him/her undeserved eternal life! The first level is observation: What is happening? The verb may well be rendered “gorge” (Phil. Thus it is an open manifestation of the speaker. He was not a hireling or time-server, but the true shepherd of his sheep. For this study of the Gospel of John, we will engage in inductive Bible study, which means we will be trying to understand this book by looking at it on three levels. During the Feast of Tabernacles at night candelabra burned in the Court of the Women, commemorating the pillar of fire in the wilderness. 2:24; 8:31). And he is the “good shepherd” (poimen) or the “beautiful” (kalos) shepherd, beautiful in character and work. John 1:1––‘In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.’ The first sentence in the Prologue takes us back to Genesis, ‘In the Beginning;’ yet John wants us to see the entire work of creation through the person of Christ. For instance, the Stoics used logos for the soul of the world. Nipto means to bathe or rinse any part of the body. He pulls back the curtain to share Jesus’ private, powerful prayer to His Father for us, His disciples. Teleo and Teleioo. So “truth” is the full unconcealing of the Father as Logos and “grace.”. And Pilate’s cynical question, “What is truth?” showed that he knew neither Jesus nor God’s revelation through him (18:38). The word paraklesis, not found in John’s writings, elsewhere in the New Testament is rendered variously as “consolation,” “exhortation,” “comfort” and “entreaty.” These words, along with specific functions ascribed to the “Comforter” in John, describe the … The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Pisteuo. suggests the completion of a process in the final act of accomplishment. Anothen is translated “again” in John 3:3, 7. Indeed, in his third question Jesus did not ask Peter if he loved him with this highest or God-kind of love. In 3:19 “condemnation” (krisis) means the process of judging. 27:51-56) or to an identification of Joseph of Arimathea found in the Synoptic account. In 21:1 the author introduces his “appendix” (Chapter 21), which supplements his own account as well as the Synoptics. What Christ speaks into the universe is done in the universe! The word “miracle” in John is used to translate this word. The Jews so understood him. LESSON; 1. It would read, “Whosoever faiths in him” (Jn. Heraclitus employed it for the principle which controls the universe. “After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished (teleo, brought to a final end), that the scripture might be fulfilled (teleioo, be completed in fulfillment), saith, I thirst.” One of the great words in John is tetelestai (19:28, 30). In this sense it corresponds to “revelation” or an unveiling. The Bible is the platform that contains His Message, Word, and Plan. In 8:15-16 note both krino and krisis in the sense of forming an opinion on the part of both the Pharisees and Jesus. This phrase “after these things” appears of ten in John. As you study John, you can begin deciding for yourself who Jesus is. The Jews believed the “signs” which they saw, intellectual belief, but did not believe in Jesus himself (2:23). One classical usage is of a cow filling her stomach with food, but never saying, “Thanks,” or asking whence it came or for what purpose it was given. The Gospel of John More than any other Gospel, John reveals the person of Jesus Christ. What strikes you about the second sign of Jesus healing the son of a royal official? In John’s Gospel it is translated “Comforter,” and is identified as the Holy Spirit (14:26). We designed this study with Sunday school classes, Bible study groups, and even individual students in mind. What follows is every occurrence of “life” in the Gospel of John. The picture is that of one placing his body over that of another to receive the blows intended for the one underneath. With the exception of 11:9-10 (phos) and 6:17; 20:1 (skotia) the uses are in the spiritual sense of “good” and “evil,” or of Christ and the power of Satan. Last Updated on May 6, 2015, by eNotes Editorial. It is the love that God has for the world (3:16). For said they, “thou, being a man, makest thyself God” (v. 33). John points out Jesus’ Deity as well as His Fleshly existence! This word appears in John 19:28, 30. Sarx. Give me a bath!” Perhaps with a twinkle in his eyes, Jesus took up the thought. In the papyri it is never used of a trial which ended in acquittal. Thus Augustus addresses Cleopatra as a gune. Both of these verbs are translated “I love.” The latter appears in John thirteen times (5:20; 11:3, 36; 12:25; 15:19; 16:27; 20:2; 21:15-17). Marcus Dads calls attention to its use in Greek tragedies to address queens or persons of distinction. 2:12; 11:7, 11; 19:28). It is the imperfect form of eimi. The remainder of John’s Gospel deals with the themes introduced here: the identity of the Word, life, light, regeneration, grace, truth, and the revelation of God the Father in Jesus the Son. But when John speaks of it (v. 5) he used agapao. “I am the light of the world” (author’s italics). It is a summation of the entire book. 3. Teleo. But there are certain uses worthy of note in this study. The third time Jesus used phileo, and Peter answered likewise. Satan, the opposite of Christ, is a liar (8:44). One of John’s purposes was to supplement their accounts. “In him was life [zōē], and the life [zōē] was the light of men.” ~ John 1:4 “That whoever believes in him may have eternal life [zōēn].” ~ John 3:15 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life [zōēn].” ~ John 3:16 “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life [zōēn]; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life [zōēn], but the wrath of God remains on him.” ~ John 3:36 “But whoev… Endearment and respect, but also separation. Krisis is the substantive corresponding to krino. If you paid for this Bible study, please report this to us. This was to commemorate God’s giving water in the wilderness. Holding to the Hebraic character of John, one other possibility presents itself. Features. The Gospel of John Verse by Verse Bible Study The Word was God (John 1:1-18) - Jesus was both the Word, and God. In John’s Gospel it is translated “Comforter,” and is identified as the Holy Spirit (14:26). The “Word” made flesh was “full of grace and truth.” He was the full revelation or unconcealing of God and the complete expression of his grace. When used without the definite article, as here, it means in this case the universe in its several parts. Finding Philip, he … Jesus took a towel and a nipter, a wash basin (from nipto), and began to rinse the disciples’ feet. On the way, however, dust gathered on their feet through the open sandals. And Marcus Aurelius related it to the generative principle in nature (Robertson, Word Pictures, 1:1). It was commonly used for “reason” or “speech.” On what basis did John choose logos to refer to Christ? His only use of apistos, faithless, is also in this verse. Although John uses the word “true” (alethinos) in 1:9, he first uses aletheia in 1:14 and repeats it in 1:17. The Paraclete is “the Spirit of truth,” arid he will guide the disciples into all truth (16:13). The gospel of John: John 4:43 – 5:16. The Gospel of John! This summary of the Gospel of John provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Gospel of John. The Gospel According to John 1:18 reprinted in the study book refers to the Word as “the only-begotten Son of God.” (Older Revised Standard Version translations eliminate “-begotten” and “of God.”) The word begotten implies coming from a father. Lessons from the Gospel of John is a series of Bible studies sent as a weekly email. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The prologue found in the gospel of John echoes the creation story in Genesis: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." Perhaps the best renderings of pisteuo in the sense of the will would be “commit” or “trust.” In 2:24 it is rendered as “commit” but either of these words would make sense. Skenoo. When Peter failed to come up to Jesus’ level of love Jesus came down to his. This message was the main purpose for which John wrote his Gospel. It is true that Jesus was divine. So the Holy Spirit is the one being called alongside the Christian. Cover the entire book of John in 22 lessons Or is darkness your comfort? Meta tauta. The point of Peter’s grief (v. 17) probably was not that Jesus’ third question corresponded to his three denials, but that the third time Jesus used phileo. also 1 Jn. 10:11; 13:37-38; 15:13; 17:19; 18:14). It was used of any adult female, a wife, or even the “bride, the Lamb’s wife” (gunaika, Rev. “He is before all of the several parts of the universe, and the universe as a whole holds together in him.” Christ is before every single atom, and he is also the Center of the whole universe! But here he clearly did so (Cf. And this suggests another great word in John. He is the life source and reason for the universe Who will defeat darkness. But a more exciting thought is that the divine became Jesus of Nazareth! This remarkable, profound portion is not merely a preface or an introduction. Philos is found six times (3:29; 11:11; 17:13-15; 19:12). It expresses the very nature of God as love (agape, 1 Jn. This is more than a book looking at what John recorded and explaining it in ways you rarely see. Gospel of John #1 Page 4 Lesson Two “THE NATURE & WORK OF THE WORD” (John 1:1-18) INTRODUCTION 1. “I am the bread of life,” which if one eats he will never hunger (v. 35). Gen. 1:5), but being unable to overtake and extinguish it. © 2007 - 2021 Into Thy Word - All Rights Reserved. By this, we are enabled to live unto God, to know and trust Him, to have His spiritual light so darkness does not surround or influence us. Therefore, as used by Jesus with regard to his mother, it carries the dual idea of endearment and respectful separation. If so and He is, do you hear His Word? In Him is life, and that life is the light of the world. But at others it involves a mystical meaning. This word Paraclete is found in the New Testament only in John’s writings (Jn. Phos and Skotia. Phileo, on the other hand, expresses the warmer love of friendship. The definite articles serve to personify these elements. Click on or go to: ... outlined below from the Gospel of John Chapter 4 verses 7 through 18: John explores the importance of abiding in our Lord so we can grow and bear fruit to be better, more productive Christians and give glory to God. So Jesus asked if he really loved him as such. He uses it ninety-nine times out of the two hundred and forty-eight times that it appears in the New Testament (also ten times in 1 John). The Holy Spirit works in the Christian (Jn. He uses pistos, faithful, only once (20:27). v. 10 where both the substantive and verb are used). A Verse by verse Exegetical and Inductive in-depth Bible Study in John, What Christ speaks into the universe is done in the universe! John's Gospel This series of studies on the Gospel of John will challenge you with John's high view of Christ and confront you, possibly even offend you, with John's presentation of the exclusive and absolute claims made by Jesus Christ about his real identity and about his essential and indispensible role in spiritual life and salvation. From parakaleo, to call alongside, it means the one being called alongside. But “the grace and the truth,” which supplement one another, came into being through Jesus Christ. It is hoped that even a brief glimpse of some words and phrases used in John’s Gospel will illuminate its great truths. The bread which he gives is his “flesh” “which I give for (huper) the life of the world” (6:51). Eimi and Ginomai. Does His Word move and mold you? It was used of a lawyer, especially one for the defense. It appears in Revelation four times (7:15; 12: 12; 13:6; 21:3), where also the word skene (tent or tabernacle) is found three times (13:6; 15:5; 21:3). Eimi, like our verb “to be,” signifies essential, eternal being. The First Miracle of Jesus (John 2:1-25) 5. In one sense John’s Gospel is built around certain “signs” (cf. Here is … By this, we are enabled to live unto God, to know and trust Him, to have His spiritual light so darkness does not surround or influence us. A more likely meaning is that of the cleansing of regeneration. The first lesson covered the message of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ. In 8:50 the Father shall decide whether Jesus or the Jews are right concerning his person and work. But “truth” continues in use as the expression of the three ideas. John looks at the universe severally even down to “even one thing” or atom. The aorist tense expresses the point of historical action when the creation took place; the perfect tense expresses the finished state of creation. He said, “Lord, dost thou rinse my feet?” And then he protested, “Thou shalt never rinse my feet.” Jesus replied, “If I rinse thee not, thou hast no part with me.” Then in characteristic fashion Peter said, “Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands, and my head.” While he did not use the word, this implied louo, a bath. LifeChange LifeChange Bible studies will help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God’s Word. In the papyri it is used to express the idea of finding guilty and pronouncing sentence. This is "The Event" that shook and shattered the world and brought true healing, reconciliation, and redemption to all who receive it. It does not follow the same order or reproduce the same stories as the synoptic gospels. Whether you are just beginning your new life with Christ, or have been a Christian for many years, this study guide is for you. The beginning of John's gospel is of such importance and of such depth of meaning that we must study it almost verse by verse. In the papyri this family of words is used m commercial transactions. This is suggestive of many such figures which Jesus used in the spiritual sense to describe his relation to men. In the first and last chapters of the Gospel of John and in the Book of Revelation, the Apostle John begins and ends with two reasons to study his gospel and share what we learn with others. In 12:31 krisis means just that, crisis. In each case the context must decide between superficial and true faith. In 6:64 Jesus distinguishes between those who truly believe and those who merely render lip service (cf. Thus he is the fulfilment of that which God had promised. While Matthew & Luke give the Earthly genealogy of Jesus, John gives His eternal genealogy. It helps to clarify John 8:10-11 if “condemn” is read according to the papyri usage of katakrino, to find guilty and pronounce sentence. John used the verb believe 98 times which is more than all the uses in the Synoptic Gospels combined. 19: 13) where it is translated “Word.” In these passages it refers to the eternal Christ. They were so enraged that they picked up stones and bore them from a distance (literal meaning of “took up,” ebastasan, v. 31) to stone him. Logos (Word). The truth shall make men free, and the Son of man shall make them free indeed (8:32, 36). In John 8:5 Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I am.” Literally, “Before Abraham came into being (existence), I always am (always exist).” Thus, in keeping with John 1:1, Jesus himself claimed pre-existence. It is designed to help you discover, through personal study and group discussion, the incredible riches of God’s Word, and to help you grow in your walk with God 4. This verb means “I believe.” It is one of the great words in John’s Gospel. It may refer to the act of judging or to the result of judging. If you paid for this Bible study, please report this to us. Sarx is “flesh.” It appears thirteen times in John. Teleioo is employed in the legal sense of executing a deed in the proper way, especially of dating and signing it. It carries largely the sense of a process of judging or the result of judging in a condemnatory sense. And whether you are a new believer or have been walking with Christ for decades, Core Christianity’s The Gospel of John Bible study is a great way to grow in your knowledge and understanding of God’s word. We also have His insight and reason to help us know Him through His Holy Spirit and the Bible. Aletheia means “truth.” It is found twenty-five times in John, where in each case it is rendered “truth.” It is one of the key words in this Gospel. For this reason we have selected some of the key words for examination.  |  God gave the law through Moses. It is difficult to distinguish between these words, so closely are they related. 7-15). They sought him in Capernaum only because they were hungry again. Herschel H. Hobbs But none of these personified it. And this is a fitting place “to finish” (telein) this article. To a much greater degree, it is the product of a developed theological reflection and grows out of a different circle and tradition. It may be used in the sense of discernment or in the legal sense. On each of the first seven days of the Feast of Tabernacles priests brought water from the pool of Siloam in golden pitchers. When Jesus went to the cross, the world faced a crisis. 2. Jesus, as in the case of “water” on the previous day (7:37f), claims to be the ever-burning light. Jn. When he has dethroned Satan, the world must either receive or reject him. As the shepherd “over” the sheep, they “shall never (double negative, au me, “not never”) be destroyed,” since no one is able to snatch them from either his or the Father’s hand (10:28- 29). Krino and Katakrino. A clue to John’s use of this word is to note its composition. These holding this view found the key in the language of philosophy. To download full issues and find more information on the Southwestern Journal of Theology, go to swbts.edu/journal. Could it refer to Christ himself (cf. At the moment when the empty pitchers were presented, Jesus made the cry which is recorded in John 7:37-38. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the drama of Scripture, the relevant historic … Others see it as referring to the natural birth. In one papyri example a father sends his son on a mission. However this article does not permit an exhaustive study of its language. Arndt and Gingrich, following certain classic Greek writers, render leloumenos as “newly bathed, after the bath.” So, in effect, Jesus told Peter that if he took a bath before he came, he only needed to have his feet rinsed. 1. Together Paul and John exalt Christ supremely as the Creator of the universe.]. He was her Saviour. The Bible is the platform that contains His Message, Word, and Plan. The Gospel of John presents Christ, right from the beginning, as the tangible reality of God's plan for the world. Home | Admissions | Academics | Campus Life | Alumni, All content copyright © 2021 Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary In verse 14 after the word becomes flesh, in the Gospel of John, each reference to “God” is in reference to the Father. But in the light of the word “glory” the emphasis is upon “tabernacled.” God dwelt in Israel’s tabernacle as the shekinah glory. The word “disciples” in the Gospel of John is used more broadly than it is in the book of Matthew where it refers only to the 12. A Bible Study series on "the Word," the eternal, always-existing, LORD Jesus Christ! “All things through him came into being (aorist tense, egeneto), and apart from him came into being (egeneto) not even one thing which has come into being” (perfect tense, gegonen). 4:34; 5:36; 17:4; 19:28). It also was a reminder of God’s promise of salvation and the giving of the Holy Spirit. Space does not permit an exhaustive study of eimi and ginomai in John. 1. Agapao expresses the formal and highest form of love. Word Count: 1261. Parakletos. “The one having taken a bath (leloumenos, perfect passive participle, suggesting a scrubbing or thorough bathing) has no need except to rinse (nipto) the feet.”. Jesus Christ is the One and only true God who created everything and gave us life. No other writer reveals Jesus so intimately as John. It is the perfect passive indicative of teleo. But two further examples call for a brief word. Of interest is the fact that while John is called “the beloved disciple,” the word “beloved” (agapetos) does not appear in this Gospel. We do not have a relationship to the Bible, but the Bible is our guide to our path that is what Psalm 119: 105 states and is also personified in Christ and why we chose this as our ministry name and theme over 30 years ago. In 1:13 it probably is related to sexual desire, “will of flesh.” In 3:6; 17:2 the thought is that of humanity or human nature. 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