Signs of the Messiah: An Introduction to John's Gospel

by Andreas J. Köstenberger

Overview

"That you may believe."

Have you ever asked God for a sign? Throughout Scripture, God gave signs to his people, whether mighty acts during the exodus or miracles through Elijah and Elisha. Jesus was also asked for a sign. Yet despite giving seven remarkable signs, his people refused to believe him.

In Signs of the Messiah, Andreas J. Köstenberger—veteran New Testament scholar and expert on the Gospel of John—guides readers through John and highlights its plot and message. John's Gospel is written to inspire faith in Jesus. By keeping the Gospel's big picture in view, readers will see Jesus' mighty signs and be compelled to trust more fully in the Messiah.

Readers will have a deeper grasp of John's message and intent through this short and accessible introduction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781683594550
Publisher:	Lexham Press
Publication date:	02/24/2021
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Andreas Köstenberger is research professor of New Testament and biblical theology and director of the Center for Biblical Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has written numerous books, including The Theology of John's Gospel and Letters, Encountering John, and The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown: An Introduction to the New Testament.

Table of Contents

Introduction: "Give Me a Sign!" 1

Part 1 Authorship, Prologue, and Cana Cycle (John 1-4)

1 Authorship and John's Prologue 7

2 The Cana Cycle, Part 1 29

The Cana Wedding and the Temple Charing (John 2)

3 The Cana Cycle, Part 2 45

Jesus' Conversations with Nicodemus and the Samaritan Woman (John 3-4)

Part 2 Festival Cycle (John 5-10)

4 The Festival Cycle, Part 1 65

The Healing of the Lame Man (John 5)

5 The Festival Cycle, Part 2 85

The Feeding of the Five Thousand (John 6)

6 The Festival Cycle, Part 3 99

The Healing of the Man Born Blind (John 9)

Part 3 Conclusion to Book of Signs (John 11-12) and Book of Exaltation (John 13-21)

7 Conclusion to the Book of Signs 115

The Raising of Lazarus (John 11)

8 Jesus' Preparation of his New Messianic Community 135

The Farewell Discourse (John 13-17)

9 The Johannine Passion Narrative and Epilogue 155

(John 18-21)

For Further Study 171

Discussion Questions 173

Subject Index 177

Author Index 181

Scripture Index 183

Editorial Reviews

Students and pastors alike will gain new insights into this crucial telling of the Good News by working through this little primer.

—Ben Witherington III, Amos Professor of NT for Doctoral Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary

An accessible and engaging book.

—Jeannine Brown, Professor of New Testament & Director of Online Programs, Bethel Seminary

Pastors, teachers, students, and all others who want to understand this Gospel and pass along its good news to others will find this book to be an outstanding resource.

—Robert W. Yarbrough, Professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary

Forgoing unnecessary academic lingo, Köstenberger writes this work in a way that communicates well for pastors and lay readers. After a robust and, I believe, persuasive defense of the Fourth Gospel’s authorship by the apostle John, Köstenberger works through the Gospel in ways both practical and edifying.

—Craig S. Keener, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary

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