The Gospel of John

Introduction:
The Gospel of John is the fourth book in the New Testament. Not surprisingly, this first-hand account of Jesus’ ministry written by one of His first and closest followers is one of the most beloved and revered books in all of Scripture.

It has many favorite texts, including the most widely known of all (thanks to the informal ‘sports fans with signs’ campaign) - John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” John’s account also contains many beloved stories, such as Nicodemus (Nick at Night) and the woman at the well, and it chronicles numerous miracles, both miracles of transformation (water into wine) and multiplication (thousands fed with a few loaves and fish) plus many more.

Additionally, John’s Gospel is one of the most theologically profound books in the Bible. Martin Luther once wrote, “Should a tyrant succeed in destroying the Holy Scriptures and only a single copy of the Epistle to the Romans and the Gospel according to John escape, Christianity would be saved.” So, this gospel is packed full of the nourishment a growing believer needs to mature spiritually, but it is also a great introduction for those who are just beginning to explore the claims of Christianity.

Some believe that Christianity is a call to blind faith. That is inaccurate. Biblical faith is sincerely placing your trust in God’s revealed truth based on an honest examination of evidence. That is why John wrote his Gospel - to provide the evidence people need to believe in Jesus Christ. As John said, “These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name” - John 20:31.

Wherever you are in your faith journey, we pray and trust that God will bless you as we journey together through the magnificent Gospel of John!