Appendix 8. The Paraclete

Appendix 11. A Possible Harmonization of the Resurrection Accounts

Provides a possible harmony of events of Resurrection Day, based on a reconstruction by George E. Ladd and Michael C. Perry.

Appendix 10. Harmony between John and the Synoptic Gospels

Provides a harmony of passages in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John for the accounts of Jesus' passion and resurrection.

Appendix 9. The Sending of the Holy Spirit

Explains the filoque controversy, whether the Spirit proceeds from the Father only (Eastern church), or from both the Father and Son (Western church).

Appendix 8. The Paraclete

Explains what parakletos or Paraclete means. Then outlines the Spirit as a replacement for Jesus, as a Person, and a teacher, reminder, and guide to truth, who convicts the world of sin.

Appendix 7. The Chronology of Holy Week in John's Gospel

Presents arguments for the observation that Jesus partook of the Last Supper on Thursday, Passover, despite some indications in John that he partook of the Last Supper on Wednesday.