Irony occurs when a situation turns out to be the opposite of what is expected. Dramatic irony is when the author and the audience know that the situation is opposite of what the actors think it is. The Gospel of John, especially John 7:32-52, is dripping with irony. However, John used his irony not to amuse but to instruct us about who Jesus is and what he did. (full sermon notes)
If a man makes a great claim about himself, he should be ready to present evidence to back up his claim. In John 5:17-47,...
God fulfills his plan against human opposition and even through human suffering.
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