2. John Introduction Last of four gospel accounts Date: 80-94 A.D.*
Fragment dating to A.D.
Found in Egypt
Oldest NT fragment
*Truth Commentaries: John

3. 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

4. John Introduction Treasure trove of truth The Word, Jn. 1:1
Most popular verse, Jn. 3:16
Details of betrayal night, Jn

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6. John Introduction Author Evidence Ancient writers*
Theophilus of Antioch
Irenaeus
*Truth Commentaries: John

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

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Author
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16. John Introduction Last of four gospel accounts Date: 80-94 A.D.*
Fragment dating to A.D.
Found in Egypt
Oldest NT fragment
*Truth Commentaries: John

17. John Introduction Treasure trove of truth The Word, Jn. 1:1
Most popular verse, Jn. 3:16
Details of betrayal night, Jn