Question

the verses. read the verses before and after reading the descriptions. decide who is declaring is the son of god. write the letter of the reference in front of its matching description. then the person’s name or title under the matching description on the left.

1. jesus saw him sitting under a fig tree.
2. he came before jesus to prepare the way and baptized people.
3. he was a leader among the disciples.
4. he was not one of the first 12 disciples, but he wrote the second gospel.
5. he was a roman who saw jesus die.
6. he was a heavenly being who brought good news to mary.

a. john 1:34—36
b. mark 1:1
c. luke 1:26—31
d. matthew 27:54
e. john 1:48—50
f. john 6:68—69
write complete sentences to answer the questions.

1. why is it important for people to understand the incarnation and believe that jesus is god’s son?
2. read john 20:31. what was john’s purpose in writing his gospel? list both reasons and include both names of jesus that are noted in the verse.

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b.

Explanation:

For question 7: Understanding the Incarnation and Jesus as God's Son is central to Christian belief because it reveals that Jesus, fully divine and fully human, could bridge the gap between God and humanity, offering salvation and a model of how to live in relationship with God. It affirms that God entered human history to experience human life, suffer, and conquer death, making redemption possible for all people.

For question 8: John 20:31 states John's purpose for writing his Gospel, along with the two names/titles of Jesus:
a. The first reason is that readers may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
b. The second reason is that through this belief, readers may have life in his name.

Answer:

1. Understanding the Incarnation and believing Jesus is God's Son is important because it reveals that Jesus, who was fully divine and fully human, came to Earth to bridge the gap between God and humanity, offer salvation, and show people how to live in a faithful relationship with God; this core Christian belief affirms that God entered human life to suffer, die, and conquer death, making redemption available to all.

8.
a. John's first purpose was so that readers might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
b. John's second purpose was so that those who believe might have life in the name of Jesus.