46 John 3:16–21 provides an introduction to the (so-called) “realized” eschatology of the Fourth Gospel: Judgment has come; eternal life may be possessed now, in the present life, as well as in the future. The terminology “realized eschatology” was originally coined by E. Haenchen and used by J. Jeremias in discussion with C. H. Dodd, but is now characteristically used to describe Dodd’s own formulation. See L. Goppelt, Theology of the New Testament, 1:54, note 10, and R. E. Brown (John [], 1:) for further discussion. Especially important to note is the element of choice portrayed in John’s Gospel. If there is a twofold reaction to Jesus in John’s Gospel, it should be emphasized that that reaction is very much dependent on a person’s choice, a choice that is influenced by his way of life, whether his deeds are wicked or are done in God (John 3:20–21). For John there is virtually no trace of determinism at the surface. Only when one looks beneath the surface does one find statements like “no one can come to me, unless the Father who sent me draws him” (John 6:44).

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But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.”

But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.

But anyone who lives by the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be shown to be accomplished by God.”

But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.”

But the one who practices the truth comes to the light, in order that his deeds may be revealed, that they are done in God.

But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

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