John Introduction Last of four gospel accounts Date: 80-94 A.D.* Fragment dating to 101-150 A.D. Found in Egypt Oldest NT fragment *Truth Commentaries: John
John Introduction Last of four gospel accounts Puts time-frame on Jesus’ work Passover, Jn. 2:13 Possible Passover, Jn. 5:1 Passover, Jn. 6:4 Passover, Jn. 13:1
John Introduction Treasure trove of truth The Word, Jn. 1:1 Most popular verse, Jn. 3:16 Details of betrayal night, Jn. 13-17
John Introduction Author Overview
John Introduction Author Evidence Ancient writers* Theophilus of Antioch Irenaeus *Truth Commentaries: John
John Introduction Author Evidence The book itself Jewish author Quotes OT in Hebrew, Jn. 12:40 Purification, Jn. 3:25 Jewish high priest, Jn. 18:13-15
John Introduction Author Evidence The book itself Knew land of Israel Descent from Cana to Capernaum, Jn. 2:12 Two Bethanys, Jn. 1:28; 11:18 Tiberias - Galilee, Jn. 6:1 Golgotha, Place of a Skull, Jn. 19:17
John Introduction Author Evidence The book itself Eyewitness Distance, fish, Jn. 21:8, 11 Peter’s action, Jn. 13:24 Barley loaves, Jn. 6:9
John Introduction Author Son of Zebedee, brother of James Mk. 1:19, 20 Close to Christ, Mt. 17:1-5; Mk. 5:37 Companion of Peter, Acts 3:1 Possible prominent, affluent family, Jn. 18:13-15; Mk: 1:19, 20 Possible cousin to Jesus, Mt. 27:55, 56; Mk. 15:40, 41; Jn. 19:25
John Introduction Author Son of Zebedee, brother of James Mk. 1:19, 20 Fiery, Mk. 3:17 One Jesus loved, Jn. 13:23; 19:26 Author of 1, 2, 3, John & Revelation
John Introduction Overview Seven miracles highlighted Water to wine, Jn. 2:1-11 Healing of Nobleman’s son, Jn. 4:46-54 Healing of lame man, Jn. 5:1-9 Feeding of 5,000, Jn. 6:1-14 Healing of blind man, Jn. 9:1-12 Raising of Lazarus, Jn. 11:1-46
John Introduction Overview Vivid Illustrations Light, Jn. 1:4 Bread, Jn. 6:48 Shepherd, Jn. 10:14 Way, Truth, Life, Jn. 14:6 Vine, Jn. 15:1
John Introduction Overview Purpose: Belief In Jesus, Jn. 20:30, 31 Not merely a great man Not one inferior to God in nature – power Not an apparition Truly the Anointed One of God
John Introduction Author Overview
John Introduction Last of four gospel accounts Date: 80-94 A.D.* Fragment dating to 101-150 A.D. Found in Egypt Oldest NT fragment *Truth Commentaries: John
John Introduction Treasure trove of truth The Word, Jn. 1:1 Most popular verse, Jn. 3:16 Details of betrayal night, Jn. 13-17