Metaphors In John 14-14

Because scholars have studied the eschatological passages in the Bible, in is now apparent that Paul and John had differing points of view about the second coming. While Paul’s idea of eschatology focuses on the imminent end of the world, John’s realized eschatology refers to the lasting legacy of the church after the second coming and a long-term relationship with God. Their differing eschatological views are reflective in their metaphors expressing their ideas of the church. The metaphors found in 1 Corinthians 12 and John 14-16 highlight the different messages of ecclesiology in each community due to the difference of eschatology.
Because Paul believed the end of the world was going to happen in his lifetime, the main message of his metaphor was to unite
The metaphors found in John 14-16 explain his main message of a lasting bond with God. The first metaphor in John 14:2, promises a dwelling place in the Father’s house for the members of the church who believe in God and also in Jesus. John is using this metaphor to express an eternal home for the true believers. Once they are welcomed into heaven after the second coming, there will be a home for them to reside in due to their lasting loyalty. John 14:23 continues to explain that Jesus and the Father will make their home with the true believers. This metaphor is interpreted as God making His home in their hearts by their unconditional love. The dwelling places have multiple meanings, many places in heaven, God’s home, to those who believe, and also a place in their hearts for God to reside in. This can be tied to Revelations 3:20 when it mentions God knocking on a door. God will come knocking but only those who love Jesus will open the door for God. The door is interpreted as the follower’s heart and by accepting God, He makes His home in their