The Gospel of John: Overview | Whiteboard Bible Study

The gospel of John is the fourth book of the New Testament, and the last gospel in the Bible. This video looks at the story and structure of this artistic, compelling narrative about Jesus.
Learn more about the Gospel of John (and see the whiteboard outline) here: overviewbible.com/john/
A quick note on "the Jews" in this video. I think it's important to note three things that didn't make it into the video:
1) The gospel of John sometimes refers to "the Jews" in a rather sweeping way, but there were many Jews who believed in Jesus at this point in the story (John 12:9-11). Still, John draws a distinction for the reader when it comes to this part of the narrative: "Therefore Jesus no longer moved about publicly among the people of Judea. Instead he withdrew to a region near the wilderness, to a village called Ephraim, where he stayed with his disciples." (John 11:54)
2) Passages that speak of the Jews rejecting and killing Jesus have been used to justify violence, injustice, hate, and prejudice against Jewish people for centuries. This is obviously wrong, and contrary to the teachings of Christ.
3) As if he could see this coming, the author of John overtly states at this point in the story that Jesus will "die for the Jewish nation, and not only for that nation but also for the scattered children of God, to bring them together and make them one." (John 11:51-52) While there's a distinction in the narrative here, the author himself seems to agree with the Apostle Paul that by the end of the story, "there is neither Jew nor Gentile […] for you are all one in Christ Jesus." (Galatians 3:28)

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"Even if I testify about myself, my testimony is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going. Even if I judge, my judgment is true, for I am not alone in it. If you knew me, you would know my father also." Gospel of John 8 "What I have heard from the father, I speak to the world. I do nothing on my own initiative. I speak what the father has taught me." John 8

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Three books of the Bible that new believers should read first, Genesis, John and Revelation. John is my favorite book in the Bible.

[@endofscene]

How do you reconcile the significant differences between John's Gospel and the others?

[@jhn146A]

@@endofscene the Gospel of John is really about Christ's deity. He speaks to who he is and his relationship with the father as the father's only begotten son. The seven miracles are signs he performs speak to who he is as God in human form. There also seven I am statements which if I have correct I am the of the light of world, I am the bread of life, I am the Good Shepherd, I am the vine, I am the resurrection and the life, I am the way the truth and the life, I am the gate.

[@endofscene]

@@jhn146A You didn't answer my question. "the Gospel of John is really about Christ's deity." I guess the other gospel authors forgot about that part :) (Not very important, perhaps.) "He speaks to who he is and his relationship with the father as the father's only begotten son." I guess the other gospel authors forgot about that part :) (Not very important, perhaps.) "The seven miracles are signs he performs speak to who he is as God in human form." The first and last of those miracles aren't mentioned in any other gospel. I guess raising Lazarus from the dead (after 4 days!) wasn't noteworthy to the other gospel authors! "They're also seven I am statements which if I have correct I am the of the light of world, I am the bread of life, I am the Good Shepherd, I am the vine, I am the resurrection and the life, I am the way the truth and the life, I am the gate." I guess the other gospel authors forgot about those statements :) (Not very important, perhaps.)

[@jhn146A]

@@endofscene Each book in the New Testament conveys exactly what God wanted them to. In every aspect of Bible authorship, sometimes God spoke directly to the author, who simply recorded what they heard. At other times the author conducted much of his writings on interviews and research. At times they were eyewitnesses. Sometimes the Holy Spirit brought to mind the things Jesus taught. Regardless of the ways the words came to the authors, the words they put down were an extension of them, their personalities, skills, backgrounds and training. But they were the exact words God wanted them to write, because they are His words. Matthew writes his gospel to demonstrate Jesus is the Messiah. Peter passed his recounting to his attendant John Mark. In Mark the theme of this Gospel is to present and defend Jesus' universal call to discipleship. Luke writes his Gospel to highlight it is for all since Jesus is the promised one of God as prophesied in the OT and as seen in God's activity in Christ's life, death and resurrection. John - Jesus is the Son of God, all who believe have eternal life. John relies in his writing, the 7 miracles and I Am statements by Jesus, witnesses to Jesus, John the Baptist, and Jesus himself. Acts, written by Luke, is to give an early account of the church. The main theme is that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to declare the gospel among everyone. Paul writes the letters to the Roman's and its message that in the cross of Christ, God judges sin and at the same time, shows His saving mercy. Paul's first letter to the Corinthians encourages the church to overcome differences to advance the gospel. His second letter is about his suffering and the power of the Spirit in his apostolic life, ministry and message. His letter to the Galatians states that Christ's death has brought the age of the new covenant. Letter to the Ephesians covers Christ's reconciliation of all creation to himself and to God. Christ has united all people to himself and to one another in His church. Christian's must live as new people. In Philippians Paul writes to tell them to live as citizens of a heavenly city and to grow in their commitment to serve God. His letter to the Colossians the theme is about Jesus being Lord of all creation, including the invisible realm. In Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians the main theme is about Jesus Second Coming and the events that will take place. Those who believe will join him those who do not will experience God's Wrath. In his second letter to the Thessalonians it speaks on Jesus return will be preceded by an apostasy and appearance of the Antichrist. In the first letter to Timothy the themes are that the gospel leads to practical, visible change in Believers lives. In the second letter to Timothy, Paul gives Timothy a boiled clear call the continue the gospel despite suffering. In his letter to Titus Paul discusses the unbreakable link between faith and practice, belief and behavior. And his letter of Philemon it is about the power of the Gospel to transform individual lives and human relationships. In the letter to the Hebrews the theme is Jesus is greater than any Angel, priest, or old Covenant practice and Christians must not forsake the great salvation that Jesus brought about. The Book of James was written of course by Jesus's own brother, James. James tells Christians they must live out their faith and that they should be doors of God's words not just people that listen to God's word. In Peter's first letter he tells those that preserving Faith while suffering persecution should be full of Hope. In his second letter the theme is about God's grace and Christ truly transformed and empowers Christian to live righteously despite opposition to do so. This is his final letter to the churches and it reminds them by God's grace they should live in a way that is pleasing to God. In the first and second letters of John, he calls us back to the three basics of Christian life, true Doctrine, obedient living, and faithful devotion. In Jude's letter the theme is how The Church Must defend one true faith Believers must be faithful to The End by resisting false teachers and following the truth. The Book of Revelation written by John, unveils the Unseen spiritual war in which the church is engaged colon the cosmic conflict between God and His Christ on the one hand and Satan and his evil allies, both demonic and human, on the other side. It also tells the readers that Christ already triumphed through his sacrifice on the cross and further encourages us to avoid the pitfalls of this fallen world.

[@endofscene]

@@jhn146A Big comment, but you still didn't answer my question! "At other times the author conducted much of his writings on interviews and research." Reference/s? "At times they were eyewitnesses." Reference/s? "John relies in his writing, the 7 miracles and I Am statements by Jesus, witnesses to Jesus, John the Baptist, and Jesus himself." Hm? Again, I note that the Synoptic authors don't mention the raising of Lazarus (after 4 days of being dead, no less). I suppose they just forgot about that one! And, again, the Synoptic authors don't mention any of Jesus' "I am" statements. I suppose they forgot about those too! :)

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I really need to understand the history behind this book can you do a video of this

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You said you would go deeper into who was the author of John in another video. Have you made that video yet? Could you provide a link?

[@OverviewBible]

Nope! Note yet.

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[@mikeq5807]

"It is finished." John 19 "The one who loves the father is like a shepherd who tends his sheep." John 21 "Peter saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who had also leaned back on his bosom, and questioned Jesus about him. Jesus replied, 'If I want him to remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me.' This is the disciple who wrote these things." John 21

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[@mikeq5807]

I am the door to the ineffable depths. I am the way to the transcendent realms. I am the narrow gate to the immortal root. "The father's sheep hear his voice, and they follow him. The father and I are one." Gospel of John 10 "You to whom the word of God comes, you are gods, you are sons of God." Gospel of John 10:34-36 Psalm 82:6

[@mikeq5807]

"The spirit of truth will guide you into all truth." John 16 "You will grieve, but your grief will be turned into joy. Your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you. These things I have spoken to you in figurative language." John 16 "An hour is coming when you will not be with me, but I am not alone, for the father is with me." Gospel of John 16

[@mikeq5807]

"In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God. All things came into being through him. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. The word became flesh and dwelt among us." John 1 "The law was given through Moses. Grace and truth were realized through Jesus." Gospel of John 1

[@mikeq5807]

"The one who sees the son sees the father." John 12 "You are one with the father if you love one another." Gospel of John 13 "Do not be troubled or afraid, trust in the father." Gospel of John 14 "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the hidden father but through the visible son." John 14

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Never heard the term “book of glory” for Johns gospel. What denomination are you with?

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I'm unaffiliated-loosely Protestant. =)

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[@mikeq5807]

"If you continue in my word, you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free, for everyone who sins is the slave of sin." Gospel of John 8 "What I have seen with my father, I speak of it. So too, what you have heard from your father, you do it. If God were your father, you would love me, for I have come from him. You do not understand what I am saying because you cannot hear my word." John 8

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Can anyone explain to me about the other 2 books of John that are located after The Books of Timothy?

[@OverviewBible]

There are actually 4 books that go by the name "John": - The first one is the Gospel of John (which I cover here) - The last three are letters written by a first-century church leader (I touch on these here: overviewbible.com/catholic-epistles-whiteboard/)

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[@OverviewBible]

Sounds more like you just skipped the table of contents. ;-)

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Did Jesus call the 12 disciples who later became “the 12 Apostles “ or the many mostly unnamed followers/disciples… in the prologue? Excellent work! Thanks!

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God robbed HIMSELF in flesh so HUMANS can become His children. His blood was shed for ALL NATIONS not just JEWS. DNA from The heavenly Father through His son the MAN JESUS. The angle told Joseph, "conceived of The Holy Ghost". It takes the right DNA to PROVE WHO IS YOUR FATHER! Jesus is The Holy One of Israel! His gift, His blood to humans.

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[@lilyrosegarden6080]

If John the Baptist dies (by beheading) before jesus died how did he write the book?

[@OverviewBible]

He didn't. John (Jonah) was a SUPER common Jewish name in the first century. Tradition associates this book with John the son of Zebedee (not the same person as John the Baptist, the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth).

[@mikeq5807]

"The one who loves is the one who loves the father, and to such a one the father will disclose himself." John 14 "The holy spirit teaches and causes you to remember." Gospel of John 14 "The father takes away every branch that does not bear fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, so that it may bear more fruit." Gospel of John 15

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brings up more questions than it answers...

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I agree with everything you except one thing you have said that Jesus Christ died for them , Jesus Christ died for all sinners.

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This writer's knowledge of the Holy Land was excellent. Why isn't this taken into consideration when determining the geographical location of this Gospel's provenance?

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READ IT 3 TIMES. THEN YOU'LL HAVE UNDERSTANDING.

[@mikeq5807]

"He who does not honor the son does not honor the father who sent him. Truly, the one who hears my word, and believes the father, is life and light. Such a one does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life, out of darkness into light." John 5 "I can do nothing on my own initiative. As I hear, I judge. My judgment is just because I do not seek my own will, but the will of the father." John 5

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[@mikeq5807]

"Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone, but if it dies, it bears much fruit." John 12 "Come to the light, so that you may become sons of light." Gospel of John 12 "Many of the rulers came to Jesus, but would not speak of it because of the Pharisees, fearing they would be banned from the synagogues, for they loved the approval of men." John 12

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