I. Purpose of John’s Gospel (20:30, 31)

A. Certainty of signs (20:30)

1.Jesus did many signs.2. Jesus did the signs in the presence of the disciples.3. John did not record all of the signs Jesus did.

For Discussion: Questions 4 & 5 from

Study Guide

Causes and abundant catch of fish (21:6)

I. Purpose of John’s Gospel (20:30, 31)

A. Certainty of signs (20:30)

B. Significance of the signs (20:31)

(pisteuō): vb.; think to be true, to believe, implying trust

For Discussion: Question #7

READ- John 2:23-25, Discuss Questions #9,10

READ- John 17:3, Discuss Question #11

II. Nature of John’s GospelA. Theological biography

B. Narrative

C. Selective

D. Not impartial

E. Inspired• 2 Peter 1:21• 2 Timothy 3:16

III. Structure of John’s GospelA. Prologue (1:1–18)

B. Book of signs (1:19—12:50)

III. Structure of John’s GospelA. Prologue (1:1–18)

B. Book of signs (1:19—12:50)

C. Book of glory (13—20)

D. Epilogue (21)

Application Questions:

Question #19: How will a genuine belief in Jesus be evident in a person’s life?

For reflection this week:

Question #20: What evidence in your life shows that you believe in Jesus with your heart instead of just your head?

Put your faith in Christ for salvation.