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Unique Purpose of John's Gospel
- John's Gospel was written after the first three Gospels and offers a distinct perspective on Jesus's life.
- It emphasizes Jesus's divinity and addresses the church post-Temple destruction in 70 AD, unlike the synoptic Gospels.
Jesus's Divinity in John's Gospel
- John wrote to the early church to underscore that Jesus is God incarnate using seven signs and "I am" statements.
- These statements connect Jesus directly to God's self-revelation to Moses as "I am."
Significance of 'I am' Statements
- The seven "I am" statements highlight different facets of Jesus's deity and unity with God.
- These declarations culminate when Jesus asserts "I am" during his arrest, demonstrating his divine authority.