In Signs of the Messiah: An Introduction to John’s Gospel (Lexham Press, 2021), Andreas J. Köstenberger—veteran New Testament scholar and expert on the Gospel of John—guides readers through John and highlights its plot and message. John’s Gospel is written to inspire faith in Jesus. By keeping the Gospel’s big picture in view, readers will see Jesus’… Read More
Understand the God Who Speaks Podcast: John’s Theology
Dr. Andreas Köstenberger joins the Understand the God Who Speaks podcast to discuss the theology of John. The following is not a transcript of the podcast but written answers to the questions addressed in this podcast. What is the relationship between the Word and God? The prologue says in its opening verse that the Word… Read More
Janet Mefferd Today: Signs of the Messiah
The Gospel of John reveals a Savior who confirmed his identity through seven messianic signs. But what does it say about humankind that so many refused to accept the Lord Jesus Christ? Dr. Andreas Kostenberger joins Janet Mefferd to discuss this and other topics related to his book, Signs of the Messiah: An Introduction to… Read More
The Context of Jesus’ Prayer (John 17)
While Jesus’ prayer in John 17 has traditionally been dubbed His High Priestly Prayer, others have called it “the Lord’s Prayer,” because Jesus here engages in one of the longest recorded prayers in the Gospels. This is noteworthy also, since John’s gospel does not include the “Lord’s Prayer”—perhaps better named “the disciples’ prayer”—which Jesus taught His disciples… Read More