THEOLOGY AND ETHICS OF JOHN OUTSIDE THE GOSPEL

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THEOLOGY AND ETHICS OF JOHN OUTSIDE THE GOSPEL

Authors

Okoh Michael1, Albert Ulutorti Green2, Nganwuchu, Geoffrey Chiazo3, Umeokoli, Paul Okechukwu4 & Okeke, Ebuka Ability5

Keywords

Theology, Ethics, John, Gospel

ABSTRACT

Beyond his Gospel, John’s theological and ethical contributions can be found in the Book of Revelation and his epistles (1, 2, and 3 John). These works emphasize moral values like love, truth, tenacity, and spiritual discernment while offering a comprehensive theological framework focused on Christology, divine love, the Holy Spirit, and eschatology. John’s Christology presents Jesus as the victorious Lamb who defeats sin and evil, confirming His divinity, preexistence, and redeeming purpose. Love is portrayed as the distinguishing feature of both God’s character and Christian discipleship, making it a central theological and ethical subject. John’s teachings center on the function of the Holy Spirit in assisting believers, especially in distinguishing between truth and deceit. The contrast between truth and falsity, light and darkness, emphasizes the significance of John’s writings ethically support resistance to erroneous teachings, solidarity within the church community, and selfless compassion. In addition to being a theological requirement, the command to love others is presented as a practical ethical requirement that calls on Christians to show their love via their deeds. The epistles and Revelation both emphasize the need of Christians maintaining their faith, particularly in the face of hardship and persecution. John’s theology is still very applicable today when dealing with issues like moral compromise, disinformation, and divisiveness. While his teachings on discernment offer a framework for assessing truth claims in an era of disinformation, his emphasis on compassion promotes social harmony. Perseverance is encouraged by the eschatological vision in Revelation, which provides hope and certainty of God’s ultimate justice. In the end, John’s theological and ethical framework still serves as a guide for Christian faith and practice today, offering crucial guidelines for resolving moral and spiritual dilemmas.

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