Book of John
john is part of the rich historical narrative of God's dealings with His people in the Old Testament.
21
Chapters
879
Verses
119
Cross-Refs
47
Sub-Topics
Quick Facts
- Author
- John the Apostle
- Date Written
- c. AD 85-95
- Category
- Gospel
- Chapters
- 21
- Verses
- 879
- Testament
- New Testament
- Etymology
- “the grace or mercy of the Lord”
About the Book of John
The Gospel according to John distinguishes itself from the Synoptic Gospels by offering a deeply theological reflection on the incarnation of the eternal Word. Unlike the other Gospels, John begins not with Jesus' birth in Bethlehem but with a declaration of His existence in eternity past: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1). This opening passage sets forth the foundational truth of the Gospel—that Jesus Christ is the divine Son of God who existed before all creation and who "became flesh and dwelt among us" (1:14), making visible the glory of the Father. John's writing is clearly evangelistic in aim, declaring that his purpose is "that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that by believing you may have life in His name" (20:31).
Read the full John study guide →Famous Verses
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son.”
John 3:16
“I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
John 14:6
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God.”
John 1:1
Topical Index
47 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
1. The Baptist
Prophecies concerning
Miraculous birth of
Lives in the desert
Mission of
Ministry of
His influence upon the public mind
Testifies to the messiahship of Jesus
Teaches his disciples to pray
Teaches his disciples to fast
The baptism which he taught
Baptizes Jesus
The testimony of Jesus concerning (see below, Jesus discourses upon)
His ministry not attested by miracles
Reproves Herod Antipas on account of his incest; Herod imprisons him, and beheads him
Sends two disciples to Jesus
Herod Antipas falsely supposes Jesus to be
Character of
Jesus discourses upon
Affected probably by the doctrines of the stoics
A Nazarite
2. The Apostle
Intimately associated with Jesus
Is present when Jesus performs the following miracles
The healing of Peter's mother-in-law
... and 22 more sub-topics
Key Verses
Isaiah 40:3
Prophecies concerning
Luke 1:11-20,57-65
Miraculous birth of
Matthew 3:1
Lives in the desert
Matthew 17:11
Mission of
Matthew 3:1-3
Ministry of
Matthew 3:5,6
His influence upon the public mind
Matthew 3:11,12
Testifies to the messiahship of Jesus
Luke 11:1
Teaches his disciples to pray
Luke 5:33
Teaches his disciples to fast
Matthew 3:13-16
Baptizes Jesus