1. John: The Gospel of Belief
August 27, 2017
Through the Bible in a Year
Xavier Reyna, Director
Ben Compere, Editor
Wayman Lim, Choir Director
Susan Turner, Prayer Warrior
Anthony Smith, Sergeant at Arms
“Everything John writes is subordinated to the main aim of bringing the reader to faith.” “Eerdmann’s Handbook to the Bible”
“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

2. John’s Purpose: To Create Belief in Jesus as the Son of God
“Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:30, 31
“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

3. First Sign: Water into Wine
Well Known Passages
First Sign: Water into Wine
What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him John 2:11
“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

4. Well Known Passages
Nicodemus at Night
Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” John 3:1-3
“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

5. The Woman at the Well (A Samaritan Sinner)
Well Known Passages
The Woman at the Well (A Samaritan Sinner)
The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.”
Then Jesus declared, “I, the one speaking to you—I am he.” John 4:25,26
“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

6. Healing the Man Born Blind (Blind from Birth)
Well Known Passages
Healing the Man Born Blind (Blind from Birth)
Jesus… said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”  “Who is he, sir?” the man asked. “Tell me so that I may believe in him.” Jesus said, “You have now seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you.”  Then the man said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him John 9:35-38
“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

7. Well Known Passages
Raising of Lazarus
Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha answered, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” “Yes, Lord,” she replied, “I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.” John 11:23-27
“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

8. Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet
Well Known Passages
Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet
Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them John 13:14-17
“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

9. Well Known Passages
Jesus Is the Vine
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing John 15:5
“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

10. Well Known Passages
Doubting Thomas
Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
John 20:27-29
“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

11. John: the Gospel of Belief
Analysis
John: the Gospel of Belief
Prologue (1:1-18)
The Book of Signs: (1:19-12:50)
The Book of Glory: (13:1-20:31)
Epilogue (21:1-25)
“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

12. John’s Gospel Relentlessly Drives the Reader Towards His Purpose
Content
John’s Gospel Relentlessly Drives the Reader Towards His Purpose
The SIGNS, DISCOURSES, WITNESSES and the “I Am” STATEMENTS all lead the reader to make a decision to receive or reject Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God.
“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31