그리스도 없는 세계에서 그리스도를 만나다 - 요한복음에 대한 성서교수학적 고찰 -

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine the Gospel of John through the lens of Bible didactic, raising questions about the significance and direction of faith formation presented in the Gospel of John. A researcher approaches the Gospel of John by hypothesizing that, just like the Korean church of today is concerned about the discontinuity of faith in the future, the Gospel of John also asks how to experience and form the faith of Christ in a world where Christ is not physically present. The researcher first briefly mentions why the Gospel of John is interesting from a didactical perspective (II), then explains that the Gospel of John is a gospel directed towards readers who remember and have faith in Jesus Christ as they live in the Gentile world and culture (III), and finally, intends to examine the four-stage structure of faith uniquely presented by the Gospel of John (IV). The first stage, termed “faith through signs,” involves belief derived from witnessing the actions of Jesus Christ manifested through signs. Notably, the Gospel refrains from coercing blind faith and reframes doubt as a rational act The second stage entails faith gained through comprehending the direct teachings of Jesus, where the acts of knowing and believing are closely related. In the Gospel of John, the concept of “anagnorisis,” denoting recognition of the identity of someone previously unknown, plays a crucial role in understanding. It facilitates a transformation from ignorance to knowledge, fostering love for the other, and even permitting expressions of hostility. The third stage, labeled “exemplary faith,” observes Christ's actions and their outcomes. The act of Jesus washing the disciples' feet stands as a profound symbol, a tangible manifestation of Christ's humility and the utmost expression of His love for His disciples. A person who has reached the realization of the truth is the only one who will be permitted to enjoy the freedom and joy of taking part in this act, which is what led to the sacrifice of everyone culminating in the execution of Jesus Christ. Exemplary faith, or “Hypodeigma,” unites the community and bears fruit that can be revealed to the world through acts of love, dedication, freedom, and sacrifice. The final stage of faith in the Gospel of John is the faith in the Paraclete or “the Advocate.” The Advocate as a helper for Christians serves and fills the void left by Christ’s return to the Father. The Advocate’s primary role is to reveal the reality of God the Father and the presentness of Christ by revealing the secret of His words and life, akin to the earthly Jesus Christ. It is the faith of confessing and discovering the presence of Christ and the Father God through the assistance of the Advocate.