05-06-2019, 04:42 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-06-2019, 04:43 AM by loostudent.)
(05-04-2019, 12:40 PM)ScottK Wrote: I have this one stored in my bookmarks:
http://www.llresearch.org/transcripts/is..._0805.aspx
Quote:We shall move to the first way as the lesser of the two understandings that may aid in diffusing the tremendous damage the phrase, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father but by Me”, has caused.
This line is from the Gospel of John - the youngest of the canonical works. It reads not so much as a historycal account of Jesus but more as an account expanded with later theological and dogmatic commentary (I don't know if I put it right). Also the role of the Holy Spirit working inside is more emphasised ... This gospel was probably completed half a century after Jesus' death. There were already some competing groups and teachings ... Maybe the teaching of this gospel is somewhat mixed in polarity and authenticy but it has some really deep messages like "the truth will set you free".