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Introduction of John’s Gospel

God’s Messenger for His Last Words. Introduction of John’s Gospel. Four Gospels. Gospel means "good news.“ euangelion ( eu -, "good" and angelion , "message“ The first 3 books of the New Testament are known as the  Synoptic Gospels

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Introduction of John’s Gospel

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  1. God’s Messenger for His Last Words Introduction of John’s Gospel

  2. Four Gospels Gospel means "good news.“ euangelion(eu-, "good" and angelion, "message“ The first 3 books of the New Testament are known as the Synoptic Gospels John wrote many years after in response to the conditions of that day

  3. John’s Purpose “But these are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name.” John 20:31 (HCSB) John’s Gospel is: Apologetic Leading us to believe Evangelistic Compelling us to repent

  4. Who was John? • John was a Palestinian and a Galilean • Father was Zebedee, wealthy Fisherman • Mother was Salome, devout follower of Jesus • Disciple of John the Baptist • Member of Jesus’ inner circle • Leader of the Church at Jerusalem • Brother James, martyred by Herod • John was banished to the Isle of Patmos • Served as the Pastor/Elder at Ephesus • Died around a.d. 100

  5. Megathemes in John • Jesus is the Christ • Eternal Life • Belief • Holy Spirit • Resurrection

  6. Jesus, The Son of God 8 Convincing Miracles: • Jesus turns water into wine at the wedding at Cana • Jesus heals the royal official's son • Jesus heals the invalid by the pool at Bethesda • Jesus feeds the five thousand • Jesus walks on water • Jesus heals a man blind from birth • Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead • The greatest sign of all, the Resurrection

  7. Eternal Life • Because Jesus is God, he lives forever. Before the world began, he lived with God, and he will reign forever with him • We are invited to begin living in a personal, eternal relationship with him now.

  8. Believing “But to all who did receive Him, He gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in His name”John 1:12 (HCSB)

  9. Holy Spirit • Teaches and remind us of Christ's words • Reveals the truth • Empowers the witness of Christ’s followers • Convicts the hearts of men and women “All of these actions of the Holy Spirit are parallel to the work of Jesus on earth”

  10. Resurrection • John was an eyewitness of Christ’s physical resurrection • This reality changed the disciples from frightened deserters to dynamic leaders in the new church • The same power that raised Christ to life can give us the ability to follow Christ each day

  11. This Week’s Mission John 20:31

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