The "Logos" Principle
Through whom were all things created in heaven and on earth?
Through Jesus Christ. (Colossians 1:16)
What is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see?
Faith (Hebrews 11:1)
Christmas is a Christian celebration of what?
Light coming into the world.
What title did John the Baptist give to Jesus?
Lamb of God (John 1:29)
Jesus says he is the stairway of whose vision — the one who connects heaven and earth.
Jacob (Genesis 28:11-13)
Similar to how God separates land and water, Jesus separates light from darkness in a spiritual sense. What is the "light" that John refers to?
Life (John 1:4)
John emphasizes Jesus as the source of faith. What does believing in Jesus lead to?
Salvation. (Romans 10:10)
John connects Jesus to the "Word" (Logos) in creation. How does Genesis describe creation through God's word?
And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. (Genesis 1:3)
Two of John the Baptist's disciples follow Jesus, who are they?
Andrew and Simon (Peter). (John 1:40)
When Jesus was baptized, what did John the Baptist see?
He saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove and remain on Jesus. (John 1:32)
"Logos" also implies order and reason. How does Psalm describe God's creative power through the word?
By the word of the Lord the heavens were made. (Psalm 33:6)
John emphasizes Jesus' identity as the fulfillment of God's promises throughout the Old Testament. What does John claim Jesus "was" in the beginning?
The Word (John 1:1)
What did the Word become according to John?
Flesh (John 1:14)
What did John the Baptist testify about Jesus?
He testified that Jesus surpassed him because he existed before him. (John 1:15)
Who told whom that "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law" and asked "Come and see"?
Philip / Nathanael (John 1:44-45)
John uses the Greek word "Logos" to describe Jesus. How does John connect Jesus to God's creative power?
All things came into being through him. (John 1:3)
John portrays Jesus' miracles not just as acts of power, but as signs that reveal who He is. What is the purpose of Jesus' signs?
To believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (John 20:31)
According to Corinthians, what transformative change occurs in those who are in Christ?
The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17)
John the Baptist said Jesus will baptize us with _____ and _____.
The Holy Spirit and fire (Matthew 3:11)
While teaching in the temple during the day, where did Jesus often spend his nights during His ministry?
Mount of Olives. (Luke 21:37-38)
Though unseen, the "Logos" is still a reality. What role does Jesus Christ play in the creation and sustenance of all things?
Through whom all things came and through whom we live. (1 Corinthians 8:6)
John highlights Jesus' teachings over simply recounting miracles. What is the primary focus of John's gospel?
That which we have seen and heard we proclaim. (1 John 1:1)
John portrays Jesus as bringing a "new creation". How does Isaiah describe God leading his people through a "new way"?
I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. (Isaiah 42:16)
What was the purpose of John's baptism?
Repentance for the forgiveness of sins. (Matthew 3:2)
Jesus invited the children to come to him, this is NOT mentioned in which Gospel?
John. (Matthew 19:14, Mark 10:14 and Luke 18:16 )