Survey of John

Author: John – one of the 12 disciples

Time of writing: Between A.D. 85-95

Location of writing: Ephesus

Adoption into the Canon: Universal Acceptance

Theme: The Son of God

Key Verse: 20:30-31

Purpose(s) (both evangelistic and apologetic):
1. To convince his readers that Jesus was both divine and human (hypostatic union – two natures in one person)
2. To believe on Jesus for the divine gift of eternal life

Content & Distinctive Features:
Most selective of the Gospels. Over 90% unique material.
Most emphasis on the deity of Christ of 4 Gospels
No parables included in John’s Gospel (Good Shepherd being an extended metaphor).
No Olivet Discourse (John wrote after the destruction of the Temple in A.D. 70.)
8 miracles selected to fulfill John’s purposes (refer to passages for blanks and purpose):
1. Turning _______ _____ ______ (2:2-11)
2. Healing the _____________ ______ (4:46-54)
3. Healing the ____________ _______ (5:1-15)
4. Feeding the ________ _____________ (6:1-14)
5. ___________ on the _________ (6:15-21)
6. Healing the __________ _______ (9:1-41)
7. Raising _________ from the _______ (11:1-44)
8. Providing the _________ of ________ (21:6-11)
What does each miracle demonstrate?

“I AM” Statements
Before Abraham was, I am (8:58) – the eternal “I AM” of Exodus 3:14
• I am the bread of life (6:35)
• I am the light of the world (8:12; 9:5)
• I am the door (10:7)
• I am the good shepherd (10:11, 14)
• I am the resurrection and the life (11:25)
• I am the way, the truth, and the life (14:6)
• I am the true vine (15:1)

Upper Room Discourse (Chs. 13-17)

John 1:1