Introduction:  How the Gospel according to John uses symbols and motifs. 

“Power to become children of God” (1:12)—The family of spiritual birth. 

“The Word became Flesh…” (1:14)—The Fourth Gospel’s view of Jesus as the descending and ascending logos. 

“I saw the Spirit descending…” (1:32) —The role of the Spirit in John’s Gospel. 

“Let anyone who is thirsty come to me...” (7:37)— The developing water motif in John’s Gospel. 

“I am the light of the world” (9:5)—The use of light and darkness as symbols in John’s Gospel

“I came into world for judgment” (9:39)—The juridical elements in John’s Gospel. 

“I am the resurrection and the life” (11:25) —Themes in death and life in John’s Gospel. 

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