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John's Gospel's Accessibility and Depth
- John's Gospel is uniquely suited for a blended Jewish-Gentile audience.
- It uses simple imagery like light, shepherd, and vine, making it accessible to new believers.
Dual Audience, Dual Meaning
- John uses "I am" statements to connect with both Jewish and Gentile audiences.
- Gentiles see Jesus confronting pagan gods, while Jews see him fulfilling Torah.
Subversive Gospel for Gentiles
- John's "I am" statements offer a subversive message to Gentiles.
- He presents Jesus as the fulfillment of what they seek in pagan deities.