Gospel of John
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Written by whom?
Almost certainly the Apostle John, though the writer never identifies himself. We know the writer was Jewish (he knows all the Jewish customs and the layout of Jerusalem prior to it’s destruction), he was a disciple, a member of Jesus’ inner circle, was present at the last supper and was entrusted to care for Christ’s mother Mary - and was not Peter. Every early Christian writer says it was written by John the Disciple.
Written when and where?
85-90 AD – when John was very old but still active - the last of the original twelve still alive.
Written to whom?
To Non-Jewish (Gentile) Christians
What form?
A narrative about certain extremely significant times with Jesus – but not meant to be a complete biography. It is a very structured book designed to engender belief in the reader. Seven miracles are listed specifically to illustrate attributes of Christ. Seven “I Am” statements are listed to illustrate that Jesus is God.
What’s it about?
Belief in Jesus who was the Son of God - the “Word”
Written for what purpose?
“These things are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God” (20:31)
Written by whom?
Almost certainly the Apostle John, though the writer never identifies himself. We know the writer was Jewish (he knows all the Jewish customs and the layout of Jerusalem prior to it’s destruction), he was a disciple, a member of Jesus’ inner circle, was present at the last supper and was entrusted to care for Christ’s mother Mary - and was not Peter. Every early Christian writer says it was written by John the Disciple.
Written when and where?
85-90 AD – when John was very old but still active - the last of the original twelve still alive.
Written to whom?
To Non-Jewish (Gentile) Christians
What form?
A narrative about certain extremely significant times with Jesus – but not meant to be a complete biography. It is a very structured book designed to engender belief in the reader. Seven miracles are listed specifically to illustrate attributes of Christ. Seven “I Am” statements are listed to illustrate that Jesus is God.
What’s it about?
Belief in Jesus who was the Son of God - the “Word”
Written for what purpose?
“These things are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God” (20:31)
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