Gospel of John
The most theological Gospel, John presents Jesus as the eternal Word (Logos) made flesh. Rather than parables, Jesus gives long discourses and 'I Am' statements. John emphasizes believing in Jesus as the key to eternal life and includes events not found in the other Gospels.
Author: St. John the Apostle (the Beloved Disciple) · Written: c. 90-100 AD
🎯Key Themes
⭐Famous Verses
John 1:1
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.”
John 14:6
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
📝Summary & Overview
John opens with the cosmic Prologue ('In the beginning was the Word'), then presents seven signs (miracles) and seven 'I Am' statements that reveal Jesus' divine identity. Unique material includes the Wedding at Cana, Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, raising of Lazarus, the washing of feet, and Jesus' extended farewell discourse. The Gospel climaxes with the Passion, Resurrection, and Jesus' restoration of Peter.
📚Book Details
Author
St. John the Apostle (the Beloved Disciple)
Written
c. 90-100 AD
Testament
New Testament
Category
Gospels
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