The God who is Love and the Life of Humans: Johannine Perspectives

The Gospel of John claims that in this work, in its presentation of the story of Jesus' ministry and death, there is the ultimate revelation of God's nature. Jesus' death "for the life of the world" is seen as an expression of God's ultimate love. Less clear, however, i...

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Autor principal: Frey, Jörg 1962- (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
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Publicado: Stellenbosch University 2024
En: Stellenbosch theological journal
Año: 2024, Volumen: 10, Número: 3, Páginas: 1-15
Otras palabras clave:B Ethics
B Gospel of John
B Love
B Dualism
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Sumario:The Gospel of John claims that in this work, in its presentation of the story of Jesus' ministry and death, there is the ultimate revelation of God's nature. Jesus' death "for the life of the world" is seen as an expression of God's ultimate love. Less clear, however, is how this interpretation affects the human relationships, community ethos, and social action of Jesus' followers in the world. Does the Johannine worldview lead to sectarian separation from the world, or does it encourage active involvement in social action? What are the images and patterns that shape the practical lives of the children of the loving God? And how can the idea of God's love inspire human love for others and reconciling activity in the church and in the wider context of the world? The article addresses these questions from an exegetical perspective and finally places them within the horizon of global theology.
ISSN:2413-9467
Obras secundarias:Enthalten in: Stellenbosch theological journal
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.17570/stj.2024.v10n3.a2