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John: Summary & Key Themes
The Book of John at a glance, before you read it.
| Written by | John, the beloved disciple (traditional) |
|---|---|
| Written to | believers and seekers |
| Type | Gospel |
| Chapters | 21 |
| Position | Book 43 of 66 · book 4 of the New Testament |
Summary
John is written so that readers “might believe that Jesus is the Christ.” It records seven signs, the “I am” sayings, and long conversations such as with Nicodemus and the woman at the well. It begins with the Word who was God and became flesh.
Main themes
- Jesus as the Son of God
- belief and eternal life
- the “I am” sayings
Key verse
But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.John 20:31 (KJV)
How to read John
Try one chapter a day: 21 days to finish. Read the whole book quickly once, then slowly. Ask three questions as you go: what did this mean to the first readers, what does it show about God, and what does it ask of me?