St. John wrote his Gospel to ..., presenting Christ as ... . * The Greeks, the perfect man * All, the Son of God * The Jews, the king of the Jews * The Romans, the suffering servant
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All, the Son of God
Theological Explanation:
- Target Audience: St. John the Beloved wrote his Gospel last, addressing the universal Church (All) to combat early heresies (such as those of Cerinthus) that denied the divinity of the Lord.
- Presentation of Christ: He presents Christ primarily as the Son of God and the the Word who was with God and was God. Unlike the Synoptic Gospels, St. John focuses on the eternal nature and divinity of Jesus.
Comparison with the Other Options:
- The Greeks, the perfect man: This describes the Gospel of St. Luke, who presented Christ as the Savior for all humanity, focusing on His perfect humanity and mercy.
- The Jews, the king of the Jews: This describes the Gospel of St. Matthew, who focused on fulfilling Old Testament prophecies to prove to the Jews that Christ is their King.
- The Romans, the suffering servant: This describes the Gospel of St. Mark, who presented Christ as the Powerful Servant to appeal to the Roman mindset of action and authority.