THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

NO. OF CHAPTERS:

24 Chapters

1.The Word Became Flesh

2.Jesus Changes Water Into Wine

3.Jesus Teaches Nicodemus

4.Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman

5.The Healing at the Pool

6.Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

7.Jesus Goes to the Festival of Tabernacles

8.Dispute Over Jesus’ Testimony

9.Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

10.The Good Shepherd and His Sheep

11.The Death of Lazarus

12.Jesus Anointed at Bethany

13.Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet

14.Jesus Comforts His Disciples

15.The Vine and the Branches

16.The Disciples’ Grief Will Turn to Joy

17.Jesus Prays to Be Glorified

18.Jesus Arrested

19.Jesus Sentenced to Be Crucified

20.The Empty Tomb

21.Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish

WHO IS THE AUTHOR?

•St. John the Apostle, the son of Zebedee and Salome, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus

•John's older brother was St. James the Great, one of Jesus’ great apostles.

Jesus referred to the brothers as "Boanerges," meaning "sons of thunder."

 He called them "Boanerges" as a fitting nickname, which translates to "sons of thunder" Since
the brothers are from Galilee and the people of Galilee were known for being industrious and
hardy people. James and John certainly fit in with the people; their nickname was likely related
to their zeal, boldness, and their sometimes reactive tempers.

•He is considered the same person as John the Evangelist, John of Patmos and the Beloved
Disciple.

Out of Jesus’ 12 apostles, John is the beloved one or the disciple whom Jesus loved.

•In the Gospel of John, the phrase "the disciple whom Jesus loved," or "the Beloved Disciple" is
used five times, but why is he the beloved out of all the 12 disciples?

Love was at the center of Jesus and John's relationship, He was called the beloved because he
was the only disciple who remained with the Lord Jesus as he was dying on the cross, and as a
sign of the love and trust they shared, Jesus asked John to care for His own mother, Mary, whom
He also loved. In doing so, John would become Mary's son and John would also prove to be a
true a brother of Christ.

•St. John is the patron saint of love, loyalty, friendships, and authors.

•St. John, Apostle and Evangelist's feast day is celebrated on December 27.

WHO IS THE AUDIENCE OF THE GOSPEL?

The Gospel of John is written to appeal to a wide audience, including Jewish and Gentile
converts to Christianity.

John's Gospel addresses its audience's spiritual needs and theological queries by portraying
Jesus not as a historical figure or moral teacher, but as the incarnate Word of God who offers
light and life to humanity.

WHAT ABOUT THE GOSPEL?

THE DIVINITY OF JESUS:

John 1:1 “In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God”

What Apostle John is implying here is that Jesus is the word he is referring to, and he is saying
that from the very beginning, even before the world existed and all things in this world, Jesus
was already there with God.

7 MIRACLES OF JESUS:

Book of Signs (ch. 2-12) – Miracles that Jesus did for us to believe in him

1. Turning Water into Wine – (John 2:1-11)

2. Healing the royal official’s son – (John 4:46-54)

3. Healing the paralytic – (John 5:1-15)

4. Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand – (John 6:1-14)

 5. Walking on water – (John 6:16-21)

6. Healing the blind man – (John 9:1-12)

7. Raising Lazarus from the dead – (John 11:1-44)

7 I AM OF JESUS:

1. “I am the bread of life.” – John 6:35-48 (Jesus declares that He is the spiritual sustenance that
gives eternal life.)
2. “I am the light of the world.” – John 8:12 (Jesus proclaims that He is the source of spiritual
illumination and guidance.)

3. “I am the gate for the sheep.” – John 10:7- 9 (Jesus describes Himself as the entrance to salvation,
the way for people to enter into a relationship with God.)

4. “I am the good shepherd.” – John 10:11-14 (Jesus identifies Himself as the caring and protective
shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep.)

5. “I am the resurrection and the life.” – John 11:25 (Jesus declares that He has power over death
and offers eternal life to those who believe in Him.)

6. “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” – John 14:6 (Jesus asserts that He is the exclusive path to
God, the embodiment of truth, and the source of eternal life.)

7. “I am the vine” – John 15:1-5 (Jesus compares Himself to a vine, and his followers as his branches.)

BELIEF AND ETERNAL LIFE OF JESUS:

The Gospel of John repeatedly emphasizes the importance of faith and belief in Jesus as the Son
of God.

The Gospel of John emphasizes the importance of belief and eternal life as it presents a distinct
theological viewpoint on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. John’s Gospel highlights the
divinity of Jesus and the essential role of personal faith in Him for receiving salvation and eternal
life.

1. Emphasis on Belief: Throughout the Gospel of John, there is a recurring theme of belief or faith
in Jesus. John highlights the importance of believing in Jesus as the Son of God and the Messiah.
This emphasis on belief serves to encourage readers to put their trust in Jesus and accept Him as
the source of salvation.

2. Emphasis on Eternal Life: John’s Gospel repeatedly mentions eternal life as a central promise of
Jesus. Jesus declares Himself as the way to eternal life (John 14:6). The concept of eternal life
refers to a quality of life in a deep and intimate relationship with God that begins in the present
and continues into eternity.
3. The emphasis on belief and eternal life in the Gospel of John reflects the theological purpose of
the author to inspire faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the source of eternal salvation.
John wants his readers to understand the significance of believing in Jesus and experiencing the
eternal life that He offers.
SYMBOLISM OF THE GOSPEL

John is associated with the Eagle because his Gospel stresses the Incarnation of the Divine
Logos, and the eagle is a symbol of that which comes from above.

eagle is an animal which is considered to be wise and clairvoyant, which when it flies it looks
straight at the sun, and the evangelist of John is more abstract and theological than the others.

WHO IS CHRIST ACCORDING TO THE GOSPEL?

In the Gospel of John, Jesus Christ is described as the “Word” (Logos) of God, who was with God
in the beginning and was God. He is presented as the agent of creation through whom all things
were made. John emphasizes Jesus’ divine nature and his role in salvation, portraying him as the
light of the world, the bread of life, the good shepherd, and the way, the truth, and the life.
Additionally, Jesus performs seven “signs” or miracles in John’s Gospel, each serving as a
revelation of his divine power and purpose. Ultimately, Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection are
depicted as the climax of his mission, demonstrating his victory over sin and death and offering
eternal life to all who believe in him.

FAMOUS PART OR VERSE OF THE GOSPEL

The most famous part of John’s Gospel is probably John 3:16, which says, “For God so loved the
world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in shall not perish, but have
eternal life.” This verse is often quoted and considered a central message of Christianity.

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANT MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL?

The Gospel of John emphasizes the divinity of Jesus Christ and the importance of belief in him
for eternal life. It presents Jesus as the Son of God who came to earth to save humanity,
highlighting his miracles, teachings, and sacrificial death. John also emphasizes the concept of
love, both God’s love for humanity and the command for believers to love one another. Overall,
the central message is about salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and the transformative power
of God’s love.

REFLECTION ABOUT THE GOSPEL

According to John, the Word was both God and God with God. Jesus, the Son of God, who
entered the earth as life and light, is the Word. The Gospel frequently returns to themes like
truth, love, and glory as well as themes of light and life. John does not attempt to cover every
incident in Jesus’ life—or even the majority of them.