Bible Dictionary
John, Gospel of
The Gospel of John presents Jesus as the divine Word, Messiah, and Son of God. Through selected signs, teachings, his death, and resurrection, it seeks to lead readers to believe in Jesus and have life in his name.
Biblical Usage
The Gospel emphasizes the Son’s relation to the Father, the Redeemer’s relation to believers, the Holy Spirit as Comforter, and love as a mark of Christian character. It records signs, discourses, the Passion, and resurrection appearances, and was addressed primarily to Christians.
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