TY - BOOK AU - Koester,Craig R. TI - The word of life: a theology of John's Gospel SN - 9780802829382 (pbk. : alk. paper) AV - BS2615.52 .K64 2008 U1 - 226.5/06 22 PY - 2008/// CY - Grand Rapids, Mich. PB - W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. KW - Bible KW - John KW - Criticism, interpretation, etc KW - Theology N1 - 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 ER -