Jesus regularly engaged theLawand its interpretation in his interactions wit...Jesus regularly engaged the Law and its interpretation in his interactions with both crowds and other teachers. While many scholars have interpreted his teaching as criticizing legalism nationalism or external piety in this groundbreaking study of...more
John wrote his gospel to convince his audience that Jesus was the Messiah- the...John wrote his gospel to convince his audience that Jesus was the Messiah- their promised rescuer. First century Jews expected the Messiah to come as the eternal King- the Son of David who would reign forever. He would be the fulfillment of Israel s...more