I. Introduction In the Bible, the word “SPIRIT” comes from the Greek term: “pneuma”, and the Hebrew: “ruah”. The original meaning is “breath”, “respiration”. The term “pneuma” appears 24 times in the Gospel of John: 1:32.33a.33b; 3:5.6a.6b.8a.8b.34; 4:23.24a.24b; 6:63a.63b; 7:39a.39b; 11:33; [...]

Introduction The Greek noun “sêmeion” means “sign”, (in French: signe; Vietnamese: dấu chỉ, dấu lạ). In usual meaning, a sign allows to recognize a message that it refers to. For example, fever is a sign of infection. The word “sign” is used in mathematical language or symbols. Generally, a [...]

I. Introduction The Gospel of John uses the verbs “to come”, “to see” and “to believe in Jesus” who is the focal point, in order to help readers to establish an authentic relationship with Jesus. These verbs in Greek are “erkhomai” (venir, to come), “pisteuô” (croire, to believe) and four other [...]

I. Introduction The theme of “pisteuô” (to believe) is very important in the Fourth Gospel. This matter is analysed in the article “Believe (pisteuô) in the Gospel of John.” In this paper, we will talk about the crisis of faith and the solution to overcome it in the Gospel of John. The biblical [...]

Introduction In the Gospel of John, the verb Greek “pisteuô” (to believe) occurs 99 times and the noun “pistis” (faith, belief) does not occur. The adjective “pistos” (believing) appears 1 time in Jn 20:27 and the adjective “apistos” (unbelieving) also appears 1 time in Jn 20:27. Jesus [...]

Contents I.  Introduction II. Samaria region and Samaria city      1. Judea – Samaria – Galilee      2. Samaria city – Sebaste city III. Places of encounter in Samaria      1. Sychar – Askar – Shechem       2. Jacob’s [...]

Contents I. Introduction       1. Text of Lk 11:37-41 (RSV-SCE)       2. Context of Lk 11:37-41       3. Structure of Lk 11:37-54  II. Analysis       1. Jewish ritualistic washings       2. Why Jesus did not first wash [...]

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