Category Archives: Gospel according to John

The NT Greek text of John 1:1 and following

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Ken Temple

A very useful walking through the Greek text of John 1:1-18 and other passages in the gospel of John that demonstrate the Deity of Christ. Very helpful in dealing with Muslims and Jehovah’s Witnesses / Arians and other Unitarians and … Continue reading →

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Moses wrote about Jesus the Messiah

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Ken Temple

This article claims that John 5:46 is wrong; and that Jesus did not say it; and that Moses did not write about the coming Messiah Jesus. Yet Jesus Himself said that Moses DID write and predict Him. John 5:46 If … Continue reading →

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Refutation of Bart Ehrman

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Ken Temple

Refutation of Bart Ehrman’s charge that the Gospel of John contradicts the Synoptics on the matter of the day of the crucifixion of Christ. Key Historical background truths that help us understand the issue:  The Jews started counting when a … Continue reading →

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An early date for the Gospel according to John

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Ken Temple

Dr. Dan Wallace makes an excellent case for an early date for the Gospel according to John – 60s before the destruction of the temple.   Be sure to read and study the entire introduction and outline that Dr. Wallace provides.  … Continue reading →

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Martin Hengel and R. T. France on the Gospel titles, κατα Μαθθαιον, κατα Μαρκον, κατα Λυκαν, κατα Ιωαννην

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Ken Temple

Originally posted on Apologetics and Agape:
Ibn Issam wrote: Sorry but Jesus did not “predict His own arrest, trials, crucifixion, death and resurrection several times.” The Gospels were written by unknown pseudepigraphal authors who were writing about the events after…

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Historical Evidence for the Gospels, Dr. Timothy McGrew

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Ken Temple
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What scholars and other skeptics and Muslim “apologists” (those who give Da’wa and defend Islam) ignore

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Ken Temple

As you listen, please open the Bible, and stop and read the passages and think about them: John 1:1-5 John 1:14 John 20:28 Dr. White makes a great point – “he said to him” – εἶπεν αὐτῷ – clearly “My … Continue reading →

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The “I am” statements in the Gospel according to John

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Ken Temple

A good defense of the “I am” statements in the Gospel of John as historically true and reliable. https://robertbowman.net/2017/10/04/top-10-reasons-for-accepting-jesus-i-am-sayings-in-john-as-historically-reliable/#_edn11

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Refuting the “Messianic Secret Argument” against the historicity of the gospel of John

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Ken Temple

http://whatswrongwiththeworld.net/2018/09/the_messianic_secret_argument.html  

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A one text sermon – John 1:12 and OT scholarship on Isaiah 7:14

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Ken Temple

Originally posted on Apologetics and Agape:
This gentleman (J. A. Motyer, Old Testament scholar – pastor)  passed away today at the age of 91.  What a great message from John 1:12.  This was also the verse that was first told…

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