John
John's Gospel presents Jesus as the divine Son of God through carefully selected signs and teachings, emphasizing the purpose of believing for eternal life.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son."
John 3:16
Book Segments
7 sections · click any to explore
About the Book
IntroTo prove that Jesus is the Son of God, the eternal Word made flesh - and that through believing in him, readers may have life in his name (John 20:31).
Prologue and Early Ministry
Ch. 1-4The Word become flesh and Jesus' early signs and encounters
Establishes Jesus' divine identity and introduces key themes of belief and eternal life
Growing Opposition and Signs
Ch. 5-6Jesus performs major signs while facing increasing opposition from religious leaders
Shows the division Jesus creates and His claims to be the source of spiritual sustenance
Festival Conflicts and Teachings
Ch. 7-10Jesus teaches at Jewish festivals while facing intense opposition and making profound claims
Escalates the conflict with religious authorities while revealing Jesus' true identity
The Raising of Lazarus
Ch. 11-12Jesus' greatest sign leads to the final plot against His life
Demonstrates Jesus' power over death and precipitates His own death
Farewell Discourse
Ch. 13-17Jesus' final teachings to His disciples, including the promise of the Holy Spirit
Provides intimate teaching on discipleship, the Spirit's work, and unity
Passion and Resurrection
Ch. 18-21Jesus' arrest, trial, crucifixion, resurrection, and post-resurrection appearances
Culminates in Jesus' victory over death and the commissioning of disciples