Beyond Boundaries : the Miracles of Jesus in the Gospel of John / Saortua Marbun.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marbun, Saortua, author.

Series:

Religion and spirituality series.

Religion and Spirituality Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. John.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (273 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2024]

Summary:

"his book is a groundbreaking exploration that offers fresh insight into the theological and thematic significance of Jesus' miracles. While many studies discuss these miracles in a broad New Testament context, this book acutely focuses on their role in John's Gospel, examining how they underscore the themes of divine authority and faith. This book categorizes the miracles into thematic clusters-such as sovereignty over quality, distance, time, quantity, natural laws, misfortune, and death-presenting them not merely as isolated events but as interconnected acts that reveal deeper truths about Jesus' divine nature and mission. This view of Jesus' divine authority and the nature of God's kingdom invites theological scholars, students, clergy, and lay readers to deepen their understanding of John's Gospel and discover Jesus' miracles in a new light. Beyond Boundaries invites readers to a nuanced exploration of faith, urging a deeper appreciation for the Gospel's portrayal of divine power and compassion that transform traditional perspectives on the miraculous and the divine"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Dedication

Contents

Preface

The Gap in Research

The Novelty of the Approach

Target Audience

Aim and Structure

Acknowledgments

Prologue

Chapter 1

Introduction

1. Introduction to Miracles in Christianity

2. The Unique Lens of the Gospel of John

3. The Significance of Jesus' Miracles

4. A New Thematic Approach

5. The Purpose of This Work

6. Understanding the Gap in Research

7. The Novelty of the Perspective Offered

8. Target Audiences

8.1. Theological Scholars and Students

8.2. Clergy and Religious Educators

8.3. General Christian Readership

8.4. Interfaith and Secular Readers

Chapter 2

Introduction to the Gospel of John

1. The Gospel's Place in the New Testament

2. John's Distinctive Narrative Style

3. The Role of Signs and Miracles

3.1. Signs as Theological Revelations

3.2. Belief as the Desired Response

3.3. Signs and Identity

3.4. The Number and Nature of Signs

3.5. The Role of Faith

4. Historical Context of the Gospel

4.1. Societal and Political Background

4.2. Religious and Theological Climate

4.3. The Johannine Community

5. Theological Underpinnings

5.1. Christology of the Gospel of John

5.2. The Logos Concept

5.3. The Role of the Holy Spirit

5.4. Themes of Light and Life

5.5. Eternal Life and Belief

6. John's Perspective on Jesus

6.1. The Divinity of Jesus

6.2. The Relationship with the Father

6.3. The Mission of Jesus

6.4. The Role of Belief

6.5. The "Hour" of Glory

7. The Importance of Faith

7.1. Faith as Recognition and Relationship

7.2. Faith and the Signs

7.3. Faith as Participation in Eternal Life

7.4. The Challenge of Faith

7.5. Faith's Transformative Power

8. Overview of the Miracles

8.1. Turning Water into Wine at Cana (John 2:1-11).

8.2. Healing of the Royal Official's Son (John 4:46-54)

8.3. Healing of the Paralytic at Bethesda (John 5:1-15)

8.4. Feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:1-14)

8.5. Walking on Water (John 6:16-21)

8.6. Healing of the Man Born Blind (John 9:1-12)

8.7. Raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-44)

Chapter 3

Jesus' Dominion Over Quality: The Miracle at Cana

1. The Wedding at Cana: A Detailed Analysis

1.1. Historical and Cultural Context

1.2. The Miracle and Its Symbolism

1.3. Theological Implications

2. Symbolism of Water and Wine

2.1. Water as a Symbol of Purification and Life

2.2. Wine as a Symbol of Joy and Eschatological Fulfillment

2.3. Theological Implications of the Miracle

3. Implications of Quality Transformation

3.1. Transforming the Common into the Extraordinary

3.2. Eschatological Fulfillment

3.3. Revelation of Divine Glory

3.4. Theological Implications for Faith and Practice

4. Faith and Recognition of Divinity

4.1. The Miracle as a Catalyst for Faith

4.2. Faith in John's Theological Narrative

4.3. The Role of Signs in Revealing Divinity

4.4. Implications for Contemporary Faith

5. Theological Insights from the Miracle

5.1. Jesus' Identity and Mission

5.2. New Creation

5.3. Initiation of the New Covenant

5.4. Transformative Power of Faith

6. John's Emphasis on Belief

6.1. Belief as a Johannine Theme

6.2. The Miracle at Cana: A Catalyst for Faith

6.3. Theological Implications of Belief in John

6.4. Belief and Identity in John

6.5. The Role of Signs in Eliciting Belief

6.6. Contemporary Implications

7. Responding to Divine Generosity

7.1. Understanding Divine Generosity

7.2. The Role of Faith in Responding to Generosity

7.3. Ethical and Communal Implications

7.4. Eucharistic Overtones

7.5. Contemporary Reflections.

8. Bridging the Gap: From Sign to Faith

8.1. The Nature of Signs in John's Gospel

8.2. The Significance of the Cana Miracle

8.3. From Observation to Faith

8.4. The Role of the Community in Bridging the Gap

8.5. Challenges to Faith

8.6. Implications for Contemporary Believers

Chapter 4

Jesus' Dominion Over Distance Healing: The Official's Son

1. Narration and Analysis of the Healing

2. Jesus' Authority Beyond Physical Presence

3. Faith Without Sight

3.1. The Essence of Faith in John's Gospel

3.2. Believing Jesus' Word: A Theological Act

3.3. The Role of Faith Without Sight in Johannine Community

3.4. Faith Without Sight and Modern Interpretation

3.5. Theological Implications for Understanding Jesus' Miracles

4. The Significance of Distance in Miracles

4.1. Distance as a Theological Statement

4.2. Faith Beyond Sight

4.3. The Role of Distance in Johannine Christology

4.4. Implications for the Johannine Community and Beyond

4.5. Contemporary Relevance

5. Theological Reflections on Spatial Dominion

5.1. Divine Omnipresence and Authority

5.2. The Power of the Word

5.3. Implications for Johannine Faith

5.4. Jesus' Relational Proximity

5.5. Contemporary Reflections on Spatial Dominion

6. Trust in Jesus' Word

6.1. The Foundation of Faith in Jesus' Word

6.2. Jesus' Word as a Conduit of Divine Authority

6.3. Trust Beyond Sight: Implications for the Johannine Community

6.4. Contemporary Relevance: Faith in the Unseen

6.5. Trust and the Nature of Christian Faith

7. The Role of this Miracle in John's Gospel

7.1. Illuminating Jesus' Divine Authority

7.2. Affirming Faith in the Word

7.3. Demonstrating the Universal Scope of Jesus' Mission

7.4. Contributing to the Johannine Theology of Signs

8. Encouraging Faith in the Unseen.

8.1. Faith Beyond Visual Confirmation

8.2. Theological Underpinnings of Belief in the Unseen

8.3. Universal Implications for Belief

8.4. Encouragement for Contemporary Faith

Chapter 5

Jesus' Dominion Over Time: The Healing at Bethesda

1. The Man Ill for 38 Years

1.2. Theological Significance

1.3. Implications for Understanding Jesus' Dominion Over Time

1.4. Modern Implications

2. Divine Timing vs. Human Urgency

2.1. The Urgency of Human Suffering

2.2. Jesus' Challenge to Temporal Expectations

2.3. Theological Implications of Divine Timing

2.4. Contemporary Reflections on Divine Timing and Human Urgency

3. Jesus' Mastery Over Temporal Limitations

3.1. Theological Underpinnings of Temporal Sovereignty

3.2. Jesus and the Fulfillment of Time

3.3. Implications for Understanding Faith and Time

3.4. Modern Applications of Jesus' Temporal Dominion

4. Patience, Suffering, and Faith

4.1. The Role of Suffering

4.2. The Virtue of Patience

4.3. Faith in the Midst of Suffering

4.4. Implications for Contemporary Believers

5. Theological Considerations of Time

5.1. Divine Timing vs. Human Timing

5.2. Jesus' Lordship Over Time

5.3. The Eschatological Significance of Time

6. Bethesda's Lesson for Believers

6.1. Trust in Divine Timing

6.2. The Role of Faith in Healing

6.3. The Significance of Jesus' Authority

6.4. The Communal Dimension of Faith

6.5. Encountering Jesus in Suffering

7. Miracles as Signs of Hope

7.1. The Nature of Signs in John's Gospel

7.2. Hope in Divine Timing

7.3. Confronting Despair with Hope

7.4. The Role of Faith in Embracing Hope

7.5. Hope as a Witness to the World

8. Time and Eternal Perspective

8.1. Understanding Time through Jesus' Miracles.

8.2. The Eternal Dimension of Jesus' Ministry

8.3. The Shift from Chronos to Kairos

8.4. Time and Belief

8.5. Living with an Eternal Perspective

Chapter 6

Jesus' Dominion Over Quantity: Feeding the 5,000

1. Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes

2. The Concept of Divine Provision

3. Abundance from Scarcity

4. Symbolism of Bread in John's Gospel

5. Faith in Jesus' Provision

5.1. The Dynamics of Faith and Provision

5.2. Jesus as the Source of Provision

5.3. Faith's Role in Understanding Divine Provision

5.4. The Bread of Life Discourse: Deepening the Faith

5.5. Implications for Contemporary Faith

6. Reflections on the Kingdom of God

6.1. The Kingdom of God: A Manifestation of Divine Abundance

6.2. The Symbolic Gesture: Breaking and Sharing Bread

6.3. Signifying the New Creation

6.4. The Invitation to Participate

6.5. Eschatological Fulfillment

7. The Bread of Life Discourse

7.1. Transition from Physical to Spiritual

7.2. Jesus as the Bread of Life

7.3. The Offer of Eternal Life

7.4. The Response of Faith

7.5. Theological Implications for Understanding Miracles

8. Implications for Modern Faith

8.1. God's Provision in an Age of Scarcity

8.2. The Role of Faith in Accessing Divine Provision

8.3. Spiritual Nourishment in a Secular Age

8.4. Community and Communion

8.5. Implications for Social Justice

Chapter 7

Jesus' Dominion Over Natural Laws: Walking on Water

1. The Miracle on the Sea

1.1. The Narrative Context

1.2. Theological Implications

1.3. Faith and Understanding

1.4. Scholarly Interpretation

1.5. Significance for Contemporary Faith

2. Jesus vs. Natural Elements

2.1. The Significance of the Miracle

2.2. Theological Interpretations

2.3. Faith and the Natural World

2.4. Contextual Analysis

2.5. Modern Implications.

3. Faith Amidst Fear.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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