16 Questions
Who wrote the Gospel of John?
The Apostle John, the son of Zebedee
Where was the Gospel of John likely written?
Ephesus, at the end of the 1st century
What is the theme of John 20:30-31?
Signs, Believe, Life
What is the significance of Jesus' miracles in the Gospel of John?
To prove Jesus' potency where man is impotent
How many times does the word 'belief' occur in the Gospel of John?
98 times
What is the result of believing in Christ, according to the Gospel of John?
Eternal salvation and new life
What is the primary language in which the Gospel of John was written?
Greek
What is the relationship between John, the author of the Gospel, and Andrew?
John and Andrew were possibly former followers of John the Baptist
What was John and his brother James known as?
Sons of Thunder
What was the main focus of John's writing?
The love and nature of God
What was unique about the Gospel of John compared to the other three?
It has a different content and substance
How many miracles are recorded in the Gospel of John?
7
What event does John's Gospel not mention?
The transfiguration
Who was entrusted with the care of Jesus' mother?
John
When was the Gospel of John likely written?
After the rise of heresies about Christ
What is a notable feature of John's personality?
He was intense and passionate
Study Notes
Key Understandings About the Gospel of John
- Written by the Apostle John, a Jew and former fisherman, likely at the end of the 1st century in Ephesus.
- John was an eyewitness of Jesus' ministry, a pillar of the church, and the disciple whom Jesus loved.
Focus of the Gospel of John
- Signs: 7 miracles recorded, 5 of which are unique to this book.
- Water into Wine (John 2:1-11): Quality, Counsel
- Healing of a Noble Man's Son (John 4:46-54): Space, Knowledge
- Healing of an Impotent Man (John 5:1-9): Time, Wisdom
- Feeding 5000 (John 6:1-14): Quantity, Understanding
- Walking on Water (John 6:16-21): Matter/Natural Law, The Fear of God Awe
- Healing of the Blind (John 9:1-12): Misfortune, The Spirit of the Lord
- Raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-46): Death, Power
- Believe: The word occurs 98 times, emphasizing ongoing trust and commitment to Christ.
- Life: Through Christ, we receive eternal salvation, the ability to know and be known by God, and a new life that reflects Christ's work.
About the Author, John
- Possibly the disciple mentioned with Andrew in John 1:40, a former follower of John the Baptist.
- Known as the "sons of thunder" with his brother James, needing counsel on managing their temperaments.
- Lived longer than any other Apostle, rising to power and respect, and becoming a preacher of the love of God.
- Was one of the chosen 3 disciples who witnessed significant events in Jesus' life, including the raising of Jairus' daughter, the transfiguration, and the last supper.
- Wrote the books of John, 1, 2, 3 John, and Revelation, providing the deepest revelations concerning Christ.
Unique Characteristics of the Gospel of John
- Written later than the other 3 gospels, likely in response to heresies about Christ's person and nature.
- Contains unique content and substance, with no parables and only 7 miracles.
- Omits the birth or infancy of Jesus, His temptation, the Sermon on the Mount, the transfiguration, the prophecy about Jerusalem, and the Lord's supper.
- Focuses on deep treasures, including Nicodemus, the woman at the well, the raising of Lazarus, and Jesus' public conversations.
This quiz covers key understandings about the Gospel of John, including its authorship, historical context, and significance in Christian theology. It explores John's background as a disciple of Jesus and his role in the early Christian church.
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