The word of life : a theology of John's Gospel /
Craig R. Koester.
- xiv, 245 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-241) and index.
Introduction: the theological shape of the Gospel; a history of theological questions from the early church to the present; venturing forward -- God: God and the Word; Creator and Giver of Life; the Sender; God of the cross and resurrection; the Father -- The world and its people: Created for life; the problem of death; the problem of sin; the problem of evil; the world -- Jesus: human being and Teacher; prophet and Messiah; Son of God -- Crucifixion and resurrection: the significance of Jesus' crucifixion; the significance of Jesus' resurrection -- The Spirit: the Spirit makes Jesus known; source of faith and life; the Advocate's abiding presence; Teacher and Witness -- Faith, present and future: faith and the present; present faith and future hope -- Discipleship in community and world: discipleship; Christian community; Jesus as the way in a pluralistic world.