Below are the quotes that were used in the video.
The gospel of John begins with an emphasis on Christ's premortal existence and that we are daughters and sons of God. Knowing this can increase our self-respect and strengthens our faith in Christ. John emphasizes his testimony of Christ and relates the invitation to 'come and see.' For John, the gospel of Jesus Christ is THE LIFE or THE LIFEstyle that will bring us joy.
The Gospel of John
Things Not in the book of John
President Dallin H. Oaks: “Establish in the minds of a young person the powerful idea that he or she is a child of God, and you have given self-respect and motivation to move against the problems of life.” (Nov. 1995 Ensign p. 25)
President Dallin H. Oaks: "Following Christ is not a casual or occasional practice, but a continuous commitment and way of life that applies at all times and in all places, https://www.thechurchnews.com/2013/4/7/23224528/elder-dallin-h-oaks-followers-of-christ).
Elias (see also Elijah ). There are several uses of the name or title Elias in the scriptures:
ELIJAH
Elias is the New Testament (Greek) form of Elijah (Hebrew), as in Matt. 17:3–4, Luke 4:25–26, and James 5:17. In these instances, Elias was the ancient prophet Elijah whose ministry is recorded in 1 and 2 Kings.
FORERUNNER
Elias is also a title for one who is a forerunner. For example, John the Baptist was an Elias because he was sent to prepare the way for Jesus (Matt. 17:12–13).
RESTORER
The title Elias has also been applied to others who had specific missions to fulfill, such as John the Revelator (D&C 77:14) and Gabriel (Luke 1:11–20; D&C 27:6–7; 110:12).
A MAN IN ABRAHAM’S DISPENSATION
A prophet called Esaias or Elias who apparently lived in the days of Abraham (D&C 84:11–13; 110:12).
President Russell M Nelson: “Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. We will see miraculous indications that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, preside over this Church in majesty and glory. But in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.
“My beloved brothers and sisters, I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation.” (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/revelation-for-the-church-revelation-for-our-lives?lang=eng)
Matthew 1:25 What year was Christ born?
“Concerning the year in which Jesus Christ was born, “the Church has made no official declaration on the matter” (J. Reuben Clark Jr., Our Lord of the Gospels [1954], vi). The calendar currently used throughout most of the world was created many centuries after Jesus Christ lived, and experts disagree about how to use existing historical information to calculate the year of His birth. Elder Bruce R. McConkie wrote: “This is not a settled issue. Perhaps also it does not matter too much as long as we have an accepted framework of time within which to relate the actual events of [Christ’s] life” (The Mortal Messiah: From Bethlehem to Calvary, 4 vols. [1979–81], 1:350).” ((https://www.lds.org/manual/new-testament-student-manual/introduction-to-matthew/chapter-2?lang=eng))
Teaching Thoughts:
The Gospel of John
- Not Gospel = Testimony
- Written to the Saints of God
- Written somewhere between 60 – 100 AD
- Written at Ephesus
- 92% unique – 8% common
Things Not in the book of John
- No Parables
- No Record of Baptism
- No Temptation of Christ
- No Mt of Transfiguration
- No Testimony Statement from Peter
- No casting out of Evil Spirits
- No description of the events in Gethsemane
- No discourse on the 2nd coming
President Dallin H. Oaks: “Establish in the minds of a young person the powerful idea that he or she is a child of God, and you have given self-respect and motivation to move against the problems of life.” (Nov. 1995 Ensign p. 25)
President Dallin H. Oaks: "Following Christ is not a casual or occasional practice, but a continuous commitment and way of life that applies at all times and in all places, https://www.thechurchnews.com/2013/4/7/23224528/elder-dallin-h-oaks-followers-of-christ).
Elias (see also Elijah ). There are several uses of the name or title Elias in the scriptures:
ELIJAH
Elias is the New Testament (Greek) form of Elijah (Hebrew), as in Matt. 17:3–4, Luke 4:25–26, and James 5:17. In these instances, Elias was the ancient prophet Elijah whose ministry is recorded in 1 and 2 Kings.
FORERUNNER
Elias is also a title for one who is a forerunner. For example, John the Baptist was an Elias because he was sent to prepare the way for Jesus (Matt. 17:12–13).
RESTORER
The title Elias has also been applied to others who had specific missions to fulfill, such as John the Revelator (D&C 77:14) and Gabriel (Luke 1:11–20; D&C 27:6–7; 110:12).
A MAN IN ABRAHAM’S DISPENSATION
A prophet called Esaias or Elias who apparently lived in the days of Abraham (D&C 84:11–13; 110:12).
President Russell M Nelson: “Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. We will see miraculous indications that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, preside over this Church in majesty and glory. But in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.
“My beloved brothers and sisters, I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation.” (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/revelation-for-the-church-revelation-for-our-lives?lang=eng)
Matthew 1:25 What year was Christ born?
“Concerning the year in which Jesus Christ was born, “the Church has made no official declaration on the matter” (J. Reuben Clark Jr., Our Lord of the Gospels [1954], vi). The calendar currently used throughout most of the world was created many centuries after Jesus Christ lived, and experts disagree about how to use existing historical information to calculate the year of His birth. Elder Bruce R. McConkie wrote: “This is not a settled issue. Perhaps also it does not matter too much as long as we have an accepted framework of time within which to relate the actual events of [Christ’s] life” (The Mortal Messiah: From Bethlehem to Calvary, 4 vols. [1979–81], 1:350).” ((https://www.lds.org/manual/new-testament-student-manual/introduction-to-matthew/chapter-2?lang=eng))
Teaching Thoughts:
- Promises made to us as we come unto Christ.
- Invitations to “Come and see.”
- How knowing about Jesus Christ’s pre-mortal existence strengthens our faith in Him.
- How the gospel of Jesus Christ is THE LIFE, or LIFESTYLE.