Purpose
John’s purpose is to present Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God, sent to earth to fulfill all that the Old Testament anticipated: bringing new life—eternal life—to a dark world.
Outline
- Prologue: The Incarnate Word (John 1:1–18)
- The Signs of the Messiah (John 1:19–12:50)
- John the Baptist and the start of Jesus’ ministry (John 1:19–2:11)
- Jesus’ expanding ministry (John 2:12–4:54)
- More signs amid mounting Jewish opposition (John 5:1–10:42)
- The final Passover: the ultimate sign (John 11:1–12:19)
- The Messiah’s death at hand (John 12:20–50)
- The Farewell Discourse and the Passion Narrative (John 13:1–20:31)
- Jesus’ final teaching and prayer (John 13:1–17:26)
- Jesus’ arrest, trials, death, and burial (John 18:1–19:42)
- Jesus’ resurrection and appearances (John 20:1–29)
- Purpose statement and epilogue (John 20:30–21:25)
Study Guide
Knowing the Bible: John
A 12-week Practical Study Series on the Book of John Free from Crossway
Courses
Videos
You Must Be Born Again
This message from John 3:1–21 titled “You Must Be Born Again” from Tim Keller was given at The Gospel Coalition’s 2019 National Conference.
Lazarus
This message from John 11:1–53 titled “Lazarus” from Don Carson was given at The Gospel Coalition’s 2019 National Conference.
Podcasts
Articles
The Ethics of John’s Gospel, Letters, and Revelation
A cosmic battle, a sharp distinction between church and world, and a Savior who commands us to love.
Clarifying Inclusivism and Exclusivism
Inclusivism and John 14:6 cannot be friends.