Book of John

The Gospel of John is such a powerful book of the Bible. It is the most recommended book to be read by new believers, the reason, John gives us the most complete glimpse of who Christ really is, His Divinity and His humanity.

7 Signs of His Divinity

1. Turned water into wine (2:1-10)
2. Healing of noblemans son (4:46-54)
3. Healing of impotent man (5:1-9)
4. Feeding of the 5,000 (6:1-14)
5. Walking on the water (6:15-21)
6. Healing of blind man (9:1-41)
7. Raising of Lazarus from the dead (11:1-44)

4 Witnesses to the Power of Christ

1. John the Baptist (5:31-35)
2. Works of Christ (5:36)
3. The Father (5:37-38)
4. The Scriptures (5:39-47)

[John the Apostle could be considered to be the 5th witness]

7 "I am..." Statements (made by Christ, of who Christ is)

1. "...the bread of life..." (6:35,48)
2. "...the light of the world..." (8:12; 9:5)
3. "...the door..." (10:7,9)
4. "...the good shepherd..." (10:11,14)
5. "...the resurrection and life..." (14:6)
6. "...the way, the truth, and the life..." (14:6)
7. "...the true vine..." (15:1-5)

6 Indicators of His Humanity

1. weariness (4:6)
2. thirst (4:7)
3. dependence (5:19)
4. grief (11:35)
5. troubled soul (12:27)
6. anguish/death (19)

If we want a glimpse, or an introduction to who Christ is, and what He is all about, we need to start with John.