The Word Became FleshThe Word Became Flesh

FFishermanisherman

RetailRetail

RRelative of Jesuselative of Jesus

CousinCousin

TThe Disciple Whom he Disciple Whom

Jesus LovedJesus Loved

TThe Last Apostle of the Lambhe Last Apostle of the Lamb

EEvery MSS – “according to John”very MSS – “according to John”

IIrenaeus and other church fathersrenaeus and other church fathers

IInside the Book:nside the Book:

JewJew EyewitnessEyewitness Present TensePresent Tense Beloved DiscipleBeloved Disciple

NNo mention of destruction of Jerusalemo mention of destruction of Jerusalem

Possibly just after Peter and Paul diedPossibly just after Peter and Paul died 2 Peter 1.152 Peter 1.15

GGenealogy: enealogy:

In the beginning was the WordIn the beginning was the Word

AAimed at Greeksimed at Greeks

Presenting an accuratePresenting an accurateview of Jesus:view of Jesus: FULLY HUMANFULLY HUMAN FULLY GODFULLY GOD

(fully spiritual, fully(fully spiritual, fullyphysical)physical)

1.1. OmissionsOmissions Conception and birthConception and birth BaptismBaptism TemptationsTemptations Deliverance ministryDeliverance ministry TransfigurationTransfiguration GethsemaneGethsemane

2.2. AdditionsAdditions Miracles (SIGNS)Miracles (SIGNS) Water into WineWater into Wine Man at BethesdaMan at Bethesda LazarusLazarus

2.2. AdditionsAdditions PeoplePeople

NicodemusNicodemus Samaritan womanSamaritan woman

3.3. I AM statementsI AM statements I am the Living BreadI am the Living Bread I am the Light of the WorldI am the Light of the World I am the DoorI am the Door I am the Good ShepherdI am the Good Shepherd I am the Resurrection and the LifeI am the Resurrection and the Life I am the Way, the Truth,I am the Way, the Truth,

and the Lifeand the Life I am the True VineI am the True Vine

4.4. North/ South DivideNorth/ South Divide Matt, Mark and Luke set in north (Galilee) at Matt, Mark and Luke set in north (Galilee) at

first, moving to Jerusalem.first, moving to Jerusalem. John is set in Jerusalem, revolving around the John is set in Jerusalem, revolving around the

feasts.feasts.

5.5. LanguageLanguage They use totally different words.They use totally different words. E.g. Feeding 5000E.g. Feeding 5000 53 words in common Matthew-Mark-53 words in common Matthew-Mark-

LukeLuke 8 in common with John8 in common with John Even word for fish Even word for fish

different!different!

6.6. DiscussionsDiscussions In Matthew, Mark, Luke = parablesIn Matthew, Mark, Luke = parables In John = discussionsIn John = discussions

Judea wasn’t welcoming to Jesus!Judea wasn’t welcoming to Jesus!

And many other signs truly did And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in disciples, which are not written in this book:this book:

But these are written, that But these are written, that ye ye might believe might believe that Jesus is the that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life believing ye might have life through his name. through his name.

(John 20.30-31)(John 20.30-31)

This is the book of life!This is the book of life! The book that shows you how to The book that shows you how to

have faith in Jesus!have faith in Jesus!

1.1-11.19 12.1-20.1

These are written, These are written, that that ye might ye might believe believe that Jesus that Jesus is the Christ, the is the Christ, the Son of God Son of God

and that and that believing believing ye might have life ye might have life through his name. through his name.

3 year period Passion Week

Miracles and Ministry – progression of Judean hostility

Disciples and Death & Resurrection

Public Private

John is boldly presenting Jesus John is boldly presenting Jesus to be God with us.to be God with us.

The 7 "I am" statements of Jesus The 7 "I am" statements of Jesus (John 6:35; 8:12; 8:24; 8:58; 10:7; (John 6:35; 8:12; 8:24; 8:58; 10:7; 10:11; 11:25; 14:6).10:11; 11:25; 14:6).

The 7 Signs (2:1-11; 4:46-54; 5:1-The 7 Signs (2:1-11; 4:46-54; 5:1-18; 6:1-14; 6:16-21; 9:1-41; 11:1-44)18; 6:1-14; 6:16-21; 9:1-41; 11:1-44)

Begins with “The Word Was God” Begins with “The Word Was God” and ends with “My Lord and My God”and ends with “My Lord and My God”

The Revelation to the DisciplesThe Revelation to the Disciples We have found the Messiah" (1:41). We have found Him of whom Moses in the Law and

also the Prophets wrote" (1:43). His disciples believed in Him (2:11). Jesus said therefore to the twelve, "You do not

want to go away also, do you?" Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have words of eternal life. And we have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God." (John 6:67-69).

"Now we know that You know all things, and have no need for anyone to question You; by this we believe that You came from God" (John 16:33).

So the other disciple who had first come to the tomb entered then also, and he saw and believed (John 20:8).

Then He said to Thomas, "Reach here your finger, and see My hands; and reach here your hand, and put it into My side; and be not unbelieving, but believing.” Thomas answered and said to Him, "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:27-28).

Amen, AmenAmen, Amen

Equivalent of underlining wordsEquivalent of underlining words Emphasis on truthEmphasis on truth

This is not the good news of the This is not the good news of the kingdom, it is the good news of eternal kingdom, it is the good news of eternal life.life.

Paul “justified by faith” is the same as Paul “justified by faith” is the same as John’s “born again” or “have everlasting John’s “born again” or “have everlasting life”life”

Gospel to the Greeks (the philosophers)Gospel to the Greeks (the philosophers)

In Acts 19, there are disciples of John In Acts 19, there are disciples of John the Baptist still around.the Baptist still around.

Morality and repentance without the Morality and repentance without the Holy SpiritHoly Spirit

Every mention of John the Baptist in Every mention of John the Baptist in John’s gospel is a put down!John’s gospel is a put down!

Not the lightNot the light Did no miraclesDid no miracles Friend of the BridegroomFriend of the Bridegroom ““I must decrease”I must decrease”

John the Baptist’s value is not in John the Baptist’s value is not in his person, but in his message:his person, but in his message:

The Lamb of God who takes The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the worldaway the sin of the world

He will baptise you He will baptise you in the Holy Spirit in the Holy Spirit

Jesus weptJesus wept ““Behold the Man”Behold the Man” HungryHungry ThirstyThirsty TiredTired SurprisedSurprised

Jesus prayed as a human.Jesus prayed as a human. Jesus died a human.Jesus died a human.

This is the heart of John’s gospel. This is the heart of John’s gospel. Seven Witnesses that Jesus is God:Seven Witnesses that Jesus is God: John the BaptistJohn the Baptist NathanielNathaniel PeterPeter MarthaMartha ThomasThomas The Beloved DisciplesThe Beloved Disciples JesusJesus

This is the heart of John’s gospel. This is the heart of John’s gospel. Seven signs:Seven signs: Water into WineWater into Wine Healing at a distanceHealing at a distance Healing the man sick for 38 yearsHealing the man sick for 38 years Feeding the 5000Feeding the 5000 Walking on waterWalking on water Giving sight to a man born blindGiving sight to a man born blind Resurrection of LazarusResurrection of Lazarus

This is the heart of John’s gospel. This is the heart of John’s gospel.

Seven I AM statementsSeven I AM statements Three with miracles:Three with miracles: Bread of HeavenBread of Heaven Light of the WorldLight of the World Resurrection and the LifeResurrection and the Life

Four others:Four others: Door, Good Shepherd, Way Door, Good Shepherd, Way

Truth and Life, True VineTruth and Life, True Vine

Glory of GodGlory of God We have seen His GloryWe have seen His Glory

LifeLife Abundant, EternalAbundant, Eternal Will not see deathWill not see death Life is light, death is darknessLife is light, death is darkness No third option!No third option!

Life is truth, and truth is freedomLife is truth, and truth is freedom Slavery is not God’s willSlavery is not God’s will

Life is knowing GodLife is knowing God

LogosLogos Goes back further than Luke!Goes back further than Luke! Heraclitus – philosopherHeraclitus – philosopher Logos – the reason why, the Logos – the reason why, the

purpose of lifepurpose of life Bio-logy, metero-logy, psycho-Bio-logy, metero-logy, psycho-

logy, etc.logy, etc.

1.1. EternalEternal In the beginning, He was there!In the beginning, He was there!

2.2. PersonalPersonal Face to face with GodFace to face with God God is love!God is love!

3.3. GodGod Not created, not lessNot created, not less

that God!that God!4.4. HumanHuman You can know God You can know God

because God became because God became Human!Human!