The Gospel Of John
Key Verse: John 20:30-31. Tells The Purpose Of The John's
Gospel:
"And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence
of His disciples,
which are not written in this book; but these are
written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ,
the Son of God,and that believing you may have life in His name."
The Gospel For The Whole World
1. "World" Used Some 75 Times in the Gospel of John.
2. Matthew Written For The Jews; Mark For The Romans; Luke For the Greek mind.
The Main Divisions:
1. The Prologue i.e., The Introduction: 1:1-18
2. The Period of Consideration: 1:19-4:54
3. The Period of Controversy: 5:1-6:71
4. The Period of Conflict: 7:1-11:53
5. The Period of Crisis: 11:54-12:36a
6. The Period of Conference: 12:36b-17:26
7. The Period of Consummation: 18:1-20:31
8. The Epilogue.....an appendix or supplementary end matter: 21:1-25
One Liner Important Chapter Contents
1. The Word Became Flesh; The Testimony of John The Baptizer
2. The Wedding Feast at Cana of Galilee; Cleansing of The Temple In Jerusalem
3. The Conversation With Nicodemus; The Beautiful Verse - John 3:16
4. The Discussion With The Samaritan Woman; The Samaritans Believe
5. The Man at The Pool of Bethsaida; The Claims of Jesus and The Five Witnesses
6. The Discourse on The Bread of Life
7. The Unbelief of His Brothers; The Feast of Tabernacles, Talks and Reactions
8. The Woman Taken In Adultery; Jesus' Discussion With The Jews On Truth
9. The Healing of The Man Born Blind And Reaction of The Jews Concerning
10. The Discourse on The Good Shepherd; The Argument in Solomon's Porch
11. The Raising of Lazarus
12. The Anointing at Bethany; The Triumphal Entry
13. The Last Supper; The Dismissal of The Traitor; A New Commandment Given
14. The Only Way To Heaven; Special Promises
15. The True Vine and The Branches; The Greater Love
16. The Holy Spirit to be Sent to The Apostles to Guide Them Into All Truth
17. The Lord's Prayer To The Father For Unity
18. The Betrayal; The Trial Before Annas; The Interview With Pilate
19. The Crucifixion and The Burial of Jesus
20. The Resurrection and The Appearances
21. The Appearances at The Sea of Tiberius; Matters With Peter on "feed/love."
The Selective Seven Signs In The Gospel Of John
Chapter 2: Water Changed To Wine; His Power over Quality
Chapter 4: Healing of Nobleman's Son; His Power over Space
Chapter 5: Healing of the Man at the Pool; His Power over Time
Chapter 6 Feeding of the Five Thousand; His Power over Quantity
Chapter 6 Walking On Water; His Power over Nature
Chapter 9 Healing of the Blind Man; His Power over Misfortune
Chapter 11 Raising of Lazarus; His Power over Death
Reactions To The Signs Performed By Jesus
1. Belief:
"This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His
glory; and His disciples believed in Him" - John 2:11. See 10:42;20:28
2. Unbelief:
"But though He had done so many signs before them, they did not believe Him"
-
John 12:37
3. Honest Taught Hearts:
Will conclude, after considering the overwhelming evidence...the powerful testimony
of the credible witnesses "The Jesus Is The Christ, The Son of God."
As a result of their obedient-faith they will have "Life" or Salvation - Jn.14:23;
12:42-
43; 3:36 (ASB); Mk.16:16; Acts 2:36-38; 16:33-34.
The Geographical Areas Of Jesus' Teaching In The Gospel Of John
1. Galilee (Much Here) - 2:1-12; 4:43-54; 6:1 to 7:13
2. Samaria (Little Here) - 4:1-42
3. Judea & Jerusalem (More Here) - 2:13-3:1-36; 5:1-47 ; 7:14 to 20:29
4. John 1:19-51, according to Tenney "probably took place on the east side
of
the Jordan near one of the fords north of the Dead Sea, and accessible both
to Jerusalem and to the cities of Galilee by connecting roads."
5. Note: Two-thirds of John's gospel deals with Jesus' last week in Judea and
Jerusalem
Jesus' Trips To Jerusalem
1. Five Trips are possible.
1. See Above re. "Judea and Jerusalem" (Four times to the actual city)
2. And if, as Tinney says , 7:14 and 10: 22 mark two separate visits to the
city, then
Jesus must have made five trips to Jerusalem.
3. There are three and possibly four "Passover" feasts in John: 2:13; 6:4;
11:55; 5:1(?)
4. Two other feasts: Tabernacles, 7:2 and Dedication, Jn.10:22
Key Words Used In The Gospel of John or "Johannine" Terms/Words
1. "Believe" (Greek, pisteuo), is used 98 times
A. In the Gospel of John it means more than a mere intellectual accent.
B. It means complete commitment, surrender and compliance.
2. "Life" (Greek, zoe) is used often in John's gospel.
A. Means more than ordinary life as we know it.
B. It means spiritual Salvation with all its attendant blessings.
3. "Eternal Life" is a favourite in John's gospel.
A. The believer is promised "eternal" life
B. Life in quality and in quantity..."abundant life" (Jn.10:10).
C. This "eternal life" is always contingent upon the exercise of "faith."
4. "Death" is used in John for physical death and for spiritual death.
A. Spiritual death is the result of our sins and we will remain in such unless
we
accept the testimony that Jesus is the Son of God (Jn.8:24;5:24)
B. This acceptance is called a "resurrection" in John's gospel (5:24-25).
5. "Know" is used often in John's gospel and in his epistles.
A. It gives certainty to the message.
B. It directly combats the false "Gnostic" (meaning "to know") views
C. We need to "know" Deity...intimately and experimentally.
6. "Signs" or "Sign" (Greek, semeia).
A. Is used by John for every kind of miracle performed by Jesus.
B. Is used to indicate that there is a special power behind the miracle being
done.
7. Many Other Words are unique or special to John: Word (Logos); Lamb
of God;
Light,Glory, Grace, Declared, Verily, Verily (over 20 times), Water,Bread,
Born again, Truth, Marvel, Work, Resurrection, Love, Sanctify, One, My Father (35
times).
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The "I Am"s In the Gospel Of John
I. The Bread Of Life - 6:35
2. The Light of The World - 8:12
3.The Door - 10:9
4. The Good Shepherd - 10:11
5. The Resurrection and The Life -11:25
5. The Way,The Truth, and The Life - 14:6
7. The True Vine - 15:1
Further "I Am" s
A. I Am - 8:58
B. I Am He - 8:24
The Number of Times Jesus Used "I", "My", "Myself" In
Each Chapter In John (If I have counted rightly).
The Chapter And The Times Used
1 Three
2 Four
3 Seven
4 Fourteen
5 Fifty
6 Fifty Eight
7 Thirty six
8 Ninety Three
9 Four
10 Sixty
11 Fourteen
12 Thirty Eight
13 Thirty Eight
14 Eighty
15 Fifty Three
16 Fifty wo
17 Sixty Two
18 Thirty Two
19 Three
20 Twelve
21 Fourteen
* Jesus was not an ego-maniac, which is the only alternative to Him being the
Divine Son
of God who He claimed to be.
* Jesus never claimed to be acting alone...He could not and would not negate
His
Father working in unison with Him - Jn. 10:30 - "I and My Father are One" (One
in Purpose; Power, Plan, etc).
* What a stirring Gospel; What a supernatural Message; What a compelling appeal!