Book Report-The Gospel of John

Notes taken from NKJV-The New Spirit Filled Life Bible-

Author: The Apostle John
Date: About A.D.85
Theme: Knowing God by Believing in Jesus Christ
Key Words: Believe, Bear Witness, Life

John most likely published his Gospel during his residence in Ephesus in Asia.
John divides the ministry of Jesus into two separate parts; His public ministry and His private ministry to the disciples. He wrote "to lead his readers to a settled faith on the basis of the words and works of Jesus, with that result that they 'may have life in His name.'"

John "presents Jesus as the only begotten Son of God who became flesh. Unique to John is the designation of the Holy Spirit as "Comforter" or "Helper"-'one called alongside.'"

John is known as the "Beloved Disciple", who leaned upon the breast of Christ.
We can do that too.

I love Chapter one-"In the beginning was the Word...the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth...and of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace....No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him."

I love Chapter three-"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved."

And...
John 5:44-
"How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that comes from the only God?"

John 6:19-21-
"...and they were afraid. But He said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid." Then they willingly received Him....

John 6:28,29-
"Then they said to Him,'What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?' Jesus answered...'This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.'"

I'll close with my favorite because I would copy the whole book if I followed my heart.

John 10:10-"The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.
I HAVE COME THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE LIFE, AND THAT THEY MAY HAVE IT MORE ABUNDANTLY."-Jesus

I am so thankful you came, Jesus.
I am so thankful that you are coming again.