Introduction to John's Gospel

Today we will begin a study in the Gospel of John. The theme of John’s Gospel is the Deity of the Savior. In this book we learn of the One who was revealed by the angels to the Bethlehem shepherds, who walked this earth for thirty-three years, who was crucified at Calvary, who rose in triumph from the grave, and who forty days later departed from these scenes, was none other than the Lord of glory.

John’s Gospel begins with the opening words of the first chapter. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” A short concise sentence that speaks of the deity of Christ.

John wrote concerning the goal of this book in John 20:31, "These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name." Unlike the other 3 gospels, Matthew, Mark and Luke which provide more of a narrative of Jesus’ life. John seeks to provide a more interpretive approach to the teachings and life of our Savior.

He records the account of Jesus’ ministry with poetic beauty, driving the reader to consider the teachings of Christ with more of a contemplative and intimate understanding of His divine person and purpose.

I encourage you to spend time in this wonderful Book, and learn of this One who was God, yet became man so that we might have life.