Fatherπατήρ
patēr · Greek Noun
The first person of the Trinity, the Source of all things, who reveals Himself through His Son, Jesus Christ. Throughout Scripture, the Father is the one who initiates salvation and sends the Son.
borne witnessμαρτυρέω
martyreō · Greek Verb
To testify, give evidence, or provide an official account of truth. In a theological context, it refers to the divine testimony provided by God regarding the identity and mission of Jesus.
wordλόγος
logos · Greek Noun
The communication of God's will, purpose, or creative power. In the context of the Gospel of John, it also refers to the pre-existent, incarnate Son of God, who is the ultimate expression of the Father.
believeπιστεύω
pisteuō · Greek Verb
To trust, rely upon, or commit oneself to the truth of God. Biblically, it is an active, ongoing reliance on Jesus Christ for salvation and relationship with God, rather than mere intellectual assent.
Scripturesγραφή
graphē · Greek Noun
The sacred writings of the Old Testament (in this context), which the Bible asserts are divinely inspired and point toward the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan in Christ.
eternal lifeαἰώνιος ζωή
aiōnios zōē · Greek Noun phrase
The quality of existence that begins with salvation in Christ and continues into eternity. It is defined by Jesus Himself as knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ whom He has sent.
lifeζωή
zōē · Greek Noun
The fundamental essence of life, both physical and spiritual. Spiritually, it is found only in union with God through Jesus Christ, who is the Resurrection and the Life.
gloryδόξα
doxa · Greek Noun
The manifestation of God's majesty, honor, and reputation. In a theological sense, true glory belongs to God alone; human-bestowed glory is often contrasted with the honor that comes from God.
love of Godἀγάπη
agape · Greek Noun
Refers to the divine affection for God, or more likely here, the genuine, obedient love *for* God that characterizes true followers. It is the fundamental fruit of the Spirit and the supreme commandment.
Father’s nameὄνομα
onoma · Greek Noun
The specific divine authority and personhood of God the Father, representing the source and commission of the Son's mission on earth. To act in the Father's name is to act with His full delegated authority and character.
receiveλαμβάνω
lambanō · Greek Verb
To accept, welcome, or embrace someone or something, often used in John to describe the reception of Jesus as the Messiah. It implies a response of faith and spiritual openness.
gloryδόξα
doxa · Greek Noun
In this context, refers to human praise, reputation, or honor sought from others rather than the honor that comes from God. It is often contrasted with the humility required for true faith.
believeπιστεύω
pisteuō · Greek Verb
Trust, reliance, or confident assurance in God and His revelation. In the Johannine context, it is a relational and active commitment to Jesus as the Son of God.
