In this podcast we take a closer look at the historical context in which 1st century readers of John’s Gospel would have understood this Gospel to be about a new beginning. We will also see how other New Testament authors saw in Jesus a new beginning, the beginning of God’s new creation. Finally, we will note one big problem with the typical “deity of Christ” interpretation of John 1:1.For full written text of this podcast click here.https://landandbible.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-gospel-of-john-historical-context.htmlPrevious podcasts referred to in this podcast:-#7) "What about John 1:1?" (Part 2) - Jesus is the Beginning of God's New Creation https://anchor.fm/onegodreport-podcast/episodes/7-What-about-John-11--Part-2---Jesus-is-the-Beginning-of-Gods-New-Creation-eaqlk5-15) More New Creation in the Gospel of John: Why John's Prologue Should be Interpreted in the Context of New Creationhttps://anchor.fm/onegodreport-podcast/episodes/15-More-New-Creation-in-the-Gospel-of-John-Why-Johns-Prologue-Should-be-Interpreted-in-the-Context-of-New-Creation-edv8kr