The Book of John

New Testament21 Chapters • 879 Verses

Quick Facts

Testament
New Testament
Chapters
21
Verses
879
Author
John

Book Summary

John presents Jesus as the divine Son of God through seven miraculous signs and seven "I Am" statements.

It is the most theological of the four Gospels, written so that readers may believe and have life in Jesus' name.

Main Themes

Belief

The central call to believe in Jesus for eternal life.

Light

Jesus is the light of the world who overcomes darkness.

Life

Jesus offers abundant and eternal life.

Key Verses in John

"The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
John 1:1
"They asked him, “Then who are you? Are you Elijah?”He said, “I am not.”“Are you the Prophet?”He answered, “No.”"
John 1:21
"The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ)."
John 1:41
"and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”"
John 2:10
"Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit."
John 3:5

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