John's Purpose in Writing

John’s Purpose in Writing (John 20:30–31)

 Introduction:

John’s Gospel:

1. Prologue 1:1–18
2. Main Body
3. Book of Signs (1:19–12:50)
4. Book of Exaltation (13:1–20:31)

III. Epilogue (21:1–25)

Overview of the Prologue:

The Word who is God (John 1:1)

The Word who became flesh (John 1:14)

The Light who gives Life (John 1:4–5, 9)

The Response to the Light (John 1:11–13)

John’s Purpose Statement (John 20:30–31):

“Therefore…”

John 16:12–14

John 17:14–18, 20–21, 25–26

Acts 1:1–3

“…many other signs Jesus also did in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book;”

John 6:2

“but these [these signs] have been written so that you may believe…”

John 12:37–43, 44–50

Believe the Person:       

“that Jesus is the Christ,”

Psalm 45:6–7

Psalm 110:1, 4

Genesis 3:15

“the Son of God;”

John 1:18

Believe the Work: 

“…and that believing you may have life in His name.”

Conclusion: