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"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
     --- John 3:16

Introduction

The Gospel of John is perhaps the most intriguing of the four accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus. In recording more than a theological treatise. John put the challenge of the Incarnation before his readers. -- God in human flesh

Authorship

These are written 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

The authorship has been traditionally ascribed to the apostle John, the son of Zebedee and brother of James. The only reference to the author is the "disciple whom Jesus loved."--- John 21:20, 24

Purpose for Writing

• His Gospel is evangelistic: He wanted other to believe and recieve eternal life.
• His Gospel focuses on the identity of Jesus: He is not only the messiah of Isaiah: He is the Word of God-- the Son of God
• His Gospel is selective: He could have revealed more but only selective events are recorded.

Features of John's Gospel

• An emphasis on signs
• The Miracles of Jesus
• Jesus' Judean history
• Emphasis on Jesus' attendance at feasts
• Discourses of Jesus

Basic Outline

1. Introduction: John 1:1-2:11
2. Jesus' Public Ministry: John 2:12-4:54
3. Opposition to Christ: John 5:1-12:50
4. Final Words and Deeds of Christ: John 13:1-21:25