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. Why This Gospel of John Was Written |
.. Why This Gospel of John Was Written
(John 20:30-31 NASB)
.. Why This Gospel Was Written
30 ?a?Therefore many other ?1??b?signs Jesus also performed
in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this
book;
31 but these have been written ?a?so that you may believe
that Jesus is ?1?the Christ, ?b?the Son of God; and that
?c?believing you may have life in His name.
[1]
.. The Purpose of John's Gospel (20:30, 31)
Not all the miracles performed by Jesus are recorded in John's
Gospel. The Holy Spirit selected those signs which would best serve
His purpose.
Here we have John's object in writing the book. It was so that his
readers may believe that Jesus is the true Messiah and the Son of
God. Believing, they will have eternal life in His name.
Have you believed?
[2]
This is the key to the gospel. The Lord did many things that are not
recorded. He healed multitudes. I think John also means that He did
many other things after His resurrection which are not recorded.
John has been selective in his writing of this gospel. He has chosen
the material which he has written because he had a definite purpose
in mind.
John did not attempt to write a biography of Jesus Christ. He did
not even attempt to fill in the life of Christ in areas not covered
by the other gospels. He wrote so that you might "believe that Jesus
is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life
through his name." It is through believing that you receive life and
are born again. You become a child of God through faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ.
[3]
"Therefore" ties this statement to what immediately precedes it.
John wrote his Gospel because those who believe on Jesus without
seeing Him in the flesh are acceptable to God. He wrote, therefore,
that people may believe and so enjoy eternal life. There were many
other evidences of Jesus' deity that John could have presented.
However, he chose those that he recorded here to lead his readers to
the type of faith that Thomas just articulated and that Jesus just
commended. That was John's strategy in composing this Gospel under
the Holy Spirit's inspiration.
What did John have in mind when he referred to other "signs?"
Perhaps he meant the seven miracles that he featured, the
significance of which Jesus usually explained in the context (chs.
2-12).
[4]
A Summary of the Seven Signs in John
Sign
Significance659
Belief
Unbelief
Reference
Changing water to wine
Jesus' power over quality
The disciples
2:1-11
Healing the official's son
Jesus' power over space
The official and his household
4:46-54
Healing the paralytic
Jesus' power over time
The paralytic?
The Jews
5:1-9
Feeding the 5,000
Jesus' power over quantity
Some people in the crowd
6:1-15
Walking on the water
Jesus' power over nature
The disciples
6:16-21
Healing a man born blind
Jesus' power over misfortune
The blind man
The Pharisees
9:1-12
Raising Lazarus
Jesus' power over death
Martha, Mary, and many Jews
The Jewish authorities
11:1-16
It seems more probable that John meant to include the Resurrection
since it was the greatest of all the demonstrations of Jesus' deity.
Jesus explained the significance of this miracle in the Upper Room
Discourse (chs. 13-16).
20:31 This verse unites many of the most important themes in the
fourth Gospel. John's purpose was clearly evangelistic. His Gospel
is an excellent portion of Scripture to give to an unbeliever. It is
probably the most effective evangelistic tool available. Its impact
on the reader is strongest when one reads it through at one sitting,
which takes less than two hours for most people. This document can
also deepen and establish the faith of any believer. However that is
more a comment on its result than its purpose.
The implication of this purpose is that John meant unbelievers when
he wrote "you." Did he have a particular group of unbelievers in
mind, or was he addressing any reader? Some commentators have tried
to identify a particular audience from statements in the text. Yet
it seems more probable that John wrote for a general audience since
he did not identify his intended audience specifically. His
presentation of Jesus as the divine Son of God certainly has
universal application.
"There cannot be any doubt but that John conceived of Jesus as the
very incarnation of God."660
John's purpose was not academic. It was not simply that people might
believe intellectually that Jesus is the divine Messiah. It was
rather that they might believe those foundational truths so they
could possess and experience the life of God fully (cf. 10:10). This
divine life affects the whole person, not just the intellect.
Moreover it affects him or her forever, not just during that
person's present lifetime.
John's clear purpose statement concludes the body of this Gospel.
[5]
.. The 7 I AM Statements
.. in the Gospel According to John
Twenty-three times [23 times] in all we find our Lord's
meaningful I AM (ego eimi, Gr.) in the
Greek text of this gospel
In John ...
(4:26; 6:20,35,41,48,51; 8:12,18,24,28,58;
10:7,9,11,14; 11:25; 13:19; 14:6; 15:1,5;
18:5,6,8).
In several of these, He joins His I AM with
seven tremendous metaphors which are expressive
of His saving relationship toward the world.
I AM the Bread of life (6:35, 41, 48, 51)
I AM the Light of the world (8:12)
I AM the Door of the sheep (10:7, 9)
I AM the Good Shepherd (10:11, 14)
I AM the Resurrection and the Life (11:25)
I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life (14:6)
I AM the true Vine (15:1, 5)
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4 Thomas Nelson Publishers. (1996).
Nelson's complete book of Bible maps & charts : Old and New
Testaments.
"Completely revised and updated comfort print edition"; Includes
indexes.
(Rev. and updated ed.). Nashville, Tenn.: Thomas Nelson.
20:30-31. John explained His purpose in writing this Gospel, that
people might contemplate and perceive the theological significance
of Jesus' miracles (semeia, "signs"). Many people today ignore,
deny, or rationalize Jesus' miracles. Even in Jesus' day some people
attributed them to God whereas others attributed them to Satan (3:2;
9:33; Matt. 12:24). To ignore, deny, or rationalize them in that day
was impossible because the miracles were manifold and manifest. John
indicated He was aware of the Synoptic miracles: Jesus did many
other miraculous signs. In fact, 35 different miracles are recorded
in the four Gospels (see the list at John 2:1-11). John selected 7
for special consideration in order that people might come to believe
that Jesus is the Christ, the promised Messiah, and the Son of God.
(The niv marg. reading, "may continue to believe," is probably not
the correct textual reading; the niv text correctly renders the Gr.
by the words may believe.)
[6]
Conclusion (20:30-31). It is evident that this is a natural
conclusion to the Gospel (on chap. 21, see below). The fourth
Evangelist stresses the purpose of his Gospel: that we might believe
(the verb has two readings which the niv marg. notes: "to begin to
believe" [aorist] and "to continue to believe" [present]; the former
implies an evangelistic purpose, the latter a pastoral intent for
those who already believe). The Gospel is a record of signs-of
evidences-which the reader must weigh. It stems from Jesus'
disciples who are trustworthy witnesses (see 19:35) and in
particular from the testimony of John (21:24). Its aim is to lead us
to faith in Christ because in him alone can we find life.
[7]
John 20:30, 31
THE PARTIALNESS AND THE PURPOSE OF THE EVANGELIC RECORD
(The Ascension.-Bethany.-Mark xvi. 19, 20; Luke xxiv. 50-53; John
xx. 30, 31.)
"And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of His
disciples."
Exegetical Remarks.-Ver. 30.-"And many other signs truly (r.v.
Therefore) did Jesus in the presence of His (r.v. The) disciples."
The Greek here for "signs" is often rendered miracles, for the
miracles of Jesus were all signs indicating the Divinity of their
Author. The signs were not merely those referring to the
resurrection, but included, no doubt, all the manifestations of His
power both before and after His resurrection. They refer to His
whole work. "Which are not written in this book." The evangelical
record then of Christ's life is only partial. It is said in the last
verse of the next chapter: "There are also many other things which
Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose
that even the world itself could not contain the books that should
be written." "This," says Dr. Brown, "is to be taken as something
more than a merely parabolical expression which would hardly comport
with the sublime simplicity of this writer. It is intended to let
his reader know that even now when he had done, he felt his
materials so far from being exhausted, that he was still running
over, and could multiply gospels to almost any extent within the
strict limits of what Jesus did. But in the limitation of these
matchless histories, in point of length and number alike -there is
as much of that Divine wisdom which has presided over, and pervades,
the living oracles, as in their variety and fulness."
Ver. 31.-"But these are written, that ye might (r.v. May) believe
that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye
might (r.v. May) have life through (r.v. In) His name." This "ye"
addresses every reader, to the end of the world. It speaks from John
to the person that now reads the words, inviting him to believe on
the Lord Jesus Christ, and have life through His name. Jesus is the
Christ, the Messiah. Christ lived, His apostles preached, and His
evangelists wrote, that the world might shape its conceptions to the
true idea of the Messiah, not as the Emancipator of the nation, but
as the Saviour of the world." We have in these two verses what the
best scholars of modern times consider to be a proper summary and
ending of the book. The chapter which follows has been considered a
later addition.
[8]
Cross References Are Numerous
30. many other. f166, Mt +1:17. Jn 21:25. Lk 1:3, 4. 3:18. Ro *15:4.
1 Co 10:11. 2 Ti m3:15-17. 2 P 3:1, 2. 1 J 1:3, 4. m5:13. signs. Jn
+2:11, 23. in the presence. Ac 10:41. this book. Ac +1:20.
31. these. ver. 28. Jn 1:49. 6:69, 70. 9:35-38. 19:35. Ps *2:7, 12.
Mt *16:16. +*27:54n. Lk 1:4. Ac *8:37. 9:20. Ro 1:3, 4. 1 J 4:15.
5:1, 10, 20. 2 J *9. Re 2:18. written, that. T#1041. Ro m10:17.
might believe. ver. 29. Jn +11:27. that Jesus is. Mt +1:1. Mk +8:29.
the Son of God. Mt +14:33. believing. Jn m3:15, 16, 18, 36. *5:24,
39, 40. 6:40. 10:10. Mk *16:16. Ac 8:37. 1 P 1:9. 1 J 2:23-25.
m5:10-13. have life. Jn 6:53. +8:12. 1 J m5:13. through. Lk *24:47.
Ac 3:16. *10:43. *13:38, 39. 1 Co *6:11. his name. f121T1, Dt
+28:58. Jn +1:12. +14:13. 17:11, 12. Ac +3:6. 15:26. 1 Co 1:10.
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a John 21:25
1 Or attesting miracles
b John 2:11
a John 19:35
1 I.e. the Messiah
b Matt 4:3
c John 3:15
[1]New American Standard Bible : 1995 update. 1995 (Jn 20:30-31).
LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.
[2]MacDonald, W., & Farstad, A. (1997, c1995). Believer's Bible
Commentary : Old and New Testaments (Jn 21:1). Nashville: Thomas
Nelson.
[3]McGee, J. V. (1997, c1981). Thru the Bible commentary. Based on
the Thru the Bible radio program. (electronic ed.) (4:500).
Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
[4]Tom Constable. (2003; 2003). Tom Constable's Expository Notes on
the Bible (Jn 20:30). Galaxie Software.
659 659. Idem, John: The Gospel . . ., p. 312.
660 660. Morris, p. 756.
[5]Tom Constable. (2003; 2003). Tom Constable's Expository Notes on
the Bible (Jn 20:30-31). Galaxie Software.
marg. margin, marginal reading
Gr. Greek
[6]Walvoord, J. F., Zuck, R. B., & Dallas Theological Seminary.
(1983-c1985). The Bible knowledge commentary : An exposition of the
scriptures (2:344). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
niv New International Version
[7]Elwell, W. A. (1996, c1989). Vol. 3: Evangelical commentary on
the Bible. Baker reference library (Jn 20:30). Grand Rapids, Mich.:
Baker Book House.
[8]Thomas, D. (1997). The genius of the fourth Gospel : A
homiletical commentary on the Gospel of John. Reprint of the 1885
ed. published by R. D. Dickinson, London under title: The genius of
the fourth Gospel.; Includes index. Kregel Bible study classics
(186). Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.
+ + More references at verse indicated
* * Clear cross reference
m m Critical, significant cross reference
T#1041 1041. Producing faith. Jn +20:31.
[9]Smith, J. H. (1992; Published in electronic form, 1996). The new
treasury of scripture knowledge : The most complete listing of cross
references available anywhere- every verse, every theme, every
important word (1228). Nashville TN: Thomas Nelson.
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EAC Department of Linguistic Subversion
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"You believe in a book that has talking animals, wizards,
witches, demons, sticks turning into snakes, food falling
from the sky, people walking on water, and all sorts of magical,
absurd and primitive stories, and you say that *we* are the
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.. Why This Gospel of John Was Written
(John 20:30-31 NASB)
30 ?a?Therefore many other ?1??b?signs Jesus also performed
in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this
book;
31 but these have been written ?a?so that you may believe
that Jesus is ?1?the Christ, ?b?the Son of God; and that
?c?believing you may have life in His name.
[1]
.. The Purpose of John's Gospel (20:30, 31)
Not all the miracles performed by Jesus are recorded in John's
Gospel. The Holy Spirit selected those signs which would best serve
His purpose.
Here we have John's object in writing the book. It was so that his
readers may believe that Jesus is the true Messiah and the Son of
God. Believing, they will have eternal life in His name.
Have you believed?
[2]
This is the key to the gospel. The Lord did many things that are not
recorded. He healed multitudes. I think John also means that He did
many other things after His resurrection which are not recorded.
John has been selective in his writing of this gospel. He has chosen
the material which he has written because he had a definite purpose
in mind.
John did not attempt to write a biography of Jesus Christ. He did
not even attempt to fill in the life of Christ in areas not covered
by the other gospels. He wrote so that you might "believe that Jesus
is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life
through his name." It is through believing that you receive life and
are born again. You become a child of God through faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ.
[3]
"Therefore" ties this statement to what immediately precedes it.
John wrote his Gospel because those who believe on Jesus without
seeing Him in the flesh are acceptable to God. He wrote, therefore,
that people may believe and so enjoy eternal life. There were many
other evidences of Jesus' deity that John could have presented.
However, he chose those that he recorded here to lead his readers to
the type of faith that Thomas just articulated and that Jesus just
commended. That was John's strategy in composing this Gospel under
the Holy Spirit's inspiration.
What did John have in mind when he referred to other "signs?"
Perhaps he meant the seven miracles that he featured, the
significance of which Jesus usually explained in the context (chs.
2-12).
[4]
A Summary of the Seven Signs in John
Sign
Significance659
Belief
Unbelief
Reference
Changing water to wine
Jesus' power over quality
The disciples
2:1-11
Healing the official's son
Jesus' power over space
The official and his household
4:46-54
Healing the paralytic
Jesus' power over time
The paralytic?
The Jews
5:1-9
Feeding the 5,000
Jesus' power over quantity
Some people in the crowd
6:1-15
Walking on the water
Jesus' power over nature
The disciples
6:16-21
Healing a man born blind
Jesus' power over misfortune
The blind man
The Pharisees
9:1-12
Raising Lazarus
Jesus' power over death
Martha, Mary, and many Jews
The Jewish authorities
11:1-16
It seems more probable that John meant to include the Resurrection
since it was the greatest of all the demonstrations of Jesus' deity.
Jesus explained the significance of this miracle in the Upper Room
Discourse (chs. 13-16).
20:31 This verse unites many of the most important themes in the
fourth Gospel. John's purpose was clearly evangelistic. His Gospel
is an excellent portion of Scripture to give to an unbeliever. It is
probably the most effective evangelistic tool available. Its impact
on the reader is strongest when one reads it through at one sitting,
which takes less than two hours for most people. This document can
also deepen and establish the faith of any believer. However that is
more a comment on its result than its purpose.
The implication of this purpose is that John meant unbelievers when
he wrote "you." Did he have a particular group of unbelievers in
mind, or was he addressing any reader? Some commentators have tried
to identify a particular audience from statements in the text. Yet
it seems more probable that John wrote for a general audience since
he did not identify his intended audience specifically. His
presentation of Jesus as the divine Son of God certainly has
universal application.
"There cannot be any doubt but that John conceived of Jesus as the
very incarnation of God."660
John's purpose was not academic. It was not simply that people might
believe intellectually that Jesus is the divine Messiah. It was
rather that they might believe those foundational truths so they
could possess and experience the life of God fully (cf. 10:10). This
divine life affects the whole person, not just the intellect.
Moreover it affects him or her forever, not just during that
person's present lifetime.
John's clear purpose statement concludes the body of this Gospel.
[5]
.. The 7 I AM Statements
.. in the Gospel According to John
Twenty-three times [23 times] in all we find our Lord's
meaningful I AM (ego eimi, Gr.) in the
Greek text of this gospel
In John ...
(4:26; 6:20,35,41,48,51; 8:12,18,24,28,58;
10:7,9,11,14; 11:25; 13:19; 14:6; 15:1,5;
18:5,6,8).
In several of these, He joins His I AM with
seven tremendous metaphors which are expressive
of His saving relationship toward the world.
I AM the Bread of life (6:35, 41, 48, 51)
I AM the Light of the world (8:12)
I AM the Door of the sheep (10:7, 9)
I AM the Good Shepherd (10:11, 14)
I AM the Resurrection and the Life (11:25)
I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life (14:6)
I AM the true Vine (15:1, 5)
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4 Thomas Nelson Publishers. (1996).
Nelson's complete book of Bible maps & charts : Old and New
Testaments.
"Completely revised and updated comfort print edition"; Includes
indexes.
(Rev. and updated ed.). Nashville, Tenn.: Thomas Nelson.
20:30-31. John explained His purpose in writing this Gospel, that
people might contemplate and perceive the theological significance
of Jesus' miracles (semeia, "signs"). Many people today ignore,
deny, or rationalize Jesus' miracles. Even in Jesus' day some people
attributed them to God whereas others attributed them to Satan (3:2;
9:33; Matt. 12:24). To ignore, deny, or rationalize them in that day
was impossible because the miracles were manifold and manifest. John
indicated He was aware of the Synoptic miracles: Jesus did many
other miraculous signs. In fact, 35 different miracles are recorded
in the four Gospels (see the list at John 2:1-11). John selected 7
for special consideration in order that people might come to believe
that Jesus is the Christ, the promised Messiah, and the Son of God.
(The niv marg. reading, "may continue to believe," is probably not
the correct textual reading; the niv text correctly renders the Gr.
by the words may believe.)
[6]
Conclusion (20:30-31). It is evident that this is a natural
conclusion to the Gospel (on chap. 21, see below). The fourth
Evangelist stresses the purpose of his Gospel: that we might believe
(the verb has two readings which the niv marg. notes: "to begin to
believe" [aorist] and "to continue to believe" [present]; the former
implies an evangelistic purpose, the latter a pastoral intent for
those who already believe). The Gospel is a record of signs-of
evidences-which the reader must weigh. It stems from Jesus'
disciples who are trustworthy witnesses (see 19:35) and in
particular from the testimony of John (21:24). Its aim is to lead us
to faith in Christ because in him alone can we find life.
[7]
John 20:30, 31
THE PARTIALNESS AND THE PURPOSE OF THE EVANGELIC RECORD
(The Ascension.-Bethany.-Mark xvi. 19, 20; Luke xxiv. 50-53; John
xx. 30, 31.)
"And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of His
disciples."
Exegetical Remarks.-Ver. 30.-"And many other signs truly (r.v.
Therefore) did Jesus in the presence of His (r.v. The) disciples."
The Greek here for "signs" is often rendered miracles, for the
miracles of Jesus were all signs indicating the Divinity of their
Author. The signs were not merely those referring to the
resurrection, but included, no doubt, all the manifestations of His
power both before and after His resurrection. They refer to His
whole work. "Which are not written in this book." The evangelical
record then of Christ's life is only partial. It is said in the last
verse of the next chapter: "There are also many other things which
Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose
that even the world itself could not contain the books that should
be written." "This," says Dr. Brown, "is to be taken as something
more than a merely parabolical expression which would hardly comport
with the sublime simplicity of this writer. It is intended to let
his reader know that even now when he had done, he felt his
materials so far from being exhausted, that he was still running
over, and could multiply gospels to almost any extent within the
strict limits of what Jesus did. But in the limitation of these
matchless histories, in point of length and number alike -there is
as much of that Divine wisdom which has presided over, and pervades,
the living oracles, as in their variety and fulness."
Ver. 31.-"But these are written, that ye might (r.v. May) believe
that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye
might (r.v. May) have life through (r.v. In) His name." This "ye"
addresses every reader, to the end of the world. It speaks from John
to the person that now reads the words, inviting him to believe on
the Lord Jesus Christ, and have life through His name. Jesus is the
Christ, the Messiah. Christ lived, His apostles preached, and His
evangelists wrote, that the world might shape its conceptions to the
true idea of the Messiah, not as the Emancipator of the nation, but
as the Saviour of the world." We have in these two verses what the
best scholars of modern times consider to be a proper summary and
ending of the book. The chapter which follows has been considered a
later addition.
[8]
Cross References Are Numerous
30. many other. f166, Mt +1:17. Jn 21:25. Lk 1:3, 4. 3:18. Ro *15:4.
1 Co 10:11. 2 Ti m3:15-17. 2 P 3:1, 2. 1 J 1:3, 4. m5:13. signs. Jn
+2:11, 23. in the presence. Ac 10:41. this book. Ac +1:20.
31. these. ver. 28. Jn 1:49. 6:69, 70. 9:35-38. 19:35. Ps *2:7, 12.
Mt *16:16. +*27:54n. Lk 1:4. Ac *8:37. 9:20. Ro 1:3, 4. 1 J 4:15.
5:1, 10, 20. 2 J *9. Re 2:18. written, that. T#1041. Ro m10:17.
might believe. ver. 29. Jn +11:27. that Jesus is. Mt +1:1. Mk +8:29.
the Son of God. Mt +14:33. believing. Jn m3:15, 16, 18, 36. *5:24,
39, 40. 6:40. 10:10. Mk *16:16. Ac 8:37. 1 P 1:9. 1 J 2:23-25.
m5:10-13. have life. Jn 6:53. +8:12. 1 J m5:13. through. Lk *24:47.
Ac 3:16. *10:43. *13:38, 39. 1 Co *6:11. his name. f121T1, Dt
+28:58. Jn +1:12. +14:13. 17:11, 12. Ac +3:6. 15:26. 1 Co 1:10.
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a John 21:25
1 Or attesting miracles
b John 2:11
a John 19:35
1 I.e. the Messiah
b Matt 4:3
c John 3:15
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LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.
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the Thru the Bible radio program. (electronic ed.) (4:500).
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the Bible (Jn 20:30). Galaxie Software.
659 659. Idem, John: The Gospel . . ., p. 312.
660 660. Morris, p. 756.
[5]Tom Constable. (2003; 2003). Tom Constable's Expository Notes on
the Bible (Jn 20:30-31). Galaxie Software.
marg. margin, marginal reading
Gr. Greek
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(1983-c1985). The Bible knowledge commentary : An exposition of the
scriptures (2:344). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
niv New International Version
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the fourth Gospel.; Includes index. Kregel Bible study classics
(186). Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.
+ + More references at verse indicated
* * Clear cross reference
m m Critical, significant cross reference
T#1041 1041. Producing faith. Jn +20:31.
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"You Think" <ut_ab02@yahoo.uk> wrote in message
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22 Jul 2007 11:38:52 PM |
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One fine day in alt.atheism, "ike milligan" <accordiondoc@mindspring.com>
bloodied us up with this:
"You Think" <ut_ab02@yahoo.uk> wrote in message
news:13tpbm.uj0.19.1@news.alt.net...
"Mark K. Bilbo" <gmail@com.mkbilbo> wrote in message
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Why
<PLONK>
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We now return you to your regular programming, until next week, when John
Loiodice mutates into yet another sock puppet.
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Uncle Vic
aa Atheist #2011
Supervisor, EAC Department of little adhesive-backed "L" shaped
chrome-plastic doo-dads to add feet to Jesus fish department.
Convicted by Earthquack.
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23 Jul 2007 07:20:22 AM |
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On Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:38:52 -0500, Uncle Vic wrote:
One fine day in alt.atheism, "ike milligan"
<accordiondoc@mindspring.com> bloodied us up with this:
"You Think" <ut_ab02@yahoo.uk> wrote in message
news:13tpbm.uj0.19.1@news.alt.net...
"Mark K. Bilbo" <gmail@com.mkbilbo> wrote in message
news:UOydnTO4xpPSkjnbnZ2dnUVZ_ujinZ2d@giganews.com...
Why
<PLONK>
(-;
<plonk>
We now return you to your regular programming, until next week, when
John Loiodice mutates into yet another sock puppet.
To be plonked on sight...
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Mark K. Bilbo a.a. #1423
EAC Department of Linguistic Subversion
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"Fascism should more appropriately be called Corporatism,
because it is a merger of State and corporate power."
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22 Jul 2007 05:26:07 PM |
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On Wed, 8 Aug 2007 14:02:17 -0400, "My Group!" <mg2010@yahoo.uk>
wrote:
Why This Gospel of John Was Written
So that someone could bamboozle the morons. It looks as if it worked.
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