Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
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Johanan
Johanan was the name of several men, including a leader of the remnant after Jerusalem’s fall, sons or descendants of David, priests, and warriors who joined David. The name means “Jehovah has been gracious.”
JOHANNINE THEOLOGY
Johannine theology is the distinctive biblical teaching found in John’s Gospel and Epistles. It emphasizes God as Spirit, life, light, righteousness, and love; Christ’s incarnation; the Holy Spirit; eternal life; regeneration; the church; and the final judgment.
John
John is a name meaning “Jehovah’s gift.” In the New Testament it may refer to John Mark, a priestly official, or especially John the apostle, son of Zebedee and brother of James.
John The Apostle
John the Apostle was the son of Zebedee and brother of James. One of Jesus’ closest disciples, he witnessed the Transfiguration, crucifixion, and resurrection appearances and later served the church as a leading apostolic witness.
John the Baptist
John the Baptist was the prophetic forerunner of Jesus. He preached repentance, baptized in the Jordan, identified Jesus as the Messiah, and was imprisoned and executed by Herod after rebuking his sin.
John, First Epistle of
The First Epistle of John declares the apostolic witness concerning the Word of Life and calls believers to fellowship with God. It emphasizes Christ’s atoning work, obedience, holiness, faith, purity, and love.
John, Gospel of
The Gospel of John presents Jesus as the divine Word, Messiah, and Son of God. Through selected signs, teachings, his death, and resurrection, it seeks to lead readers to believe in Jesus and have life in his name.
John, Second Epistle of
The Second Epistle of John is a brief letter addressed to the elect lady and her children. It commends faithfulness and love while warning believers not to receive teachers who deny the truth concerning Christ.
John, The First Epistle General Of
The First General Epistle of John teaches that fellowship with God rests on Christ’s atoning sacrifice and advocacy, and that genuine faith is shown through holiness, obedience, purity, faith, and love.
John, The Second And Third Epistles Of
The Second Epistle of John is addressed to an elect woman and her children, warning against receiving teachers of false doctrine. The Third Epistle is addressed to Gaius, commending Christian workers to his hospitality.
John, Third Epistle of
The Third Epistle of John is addressed to Gaius, commending Christians who were strangers in his community and had gone out to preach the gospel. Its exact place of writing and the identity of Gaius are uncertain.
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