Chain Study Through the Bible
John
Trace the theme of John chronologically through Scripture -- from Isaiah to Revelation.
106
Verses
12
Books
2
Old Testament
10
New Testament
47
Sub-topics
The Chain of John Through Scripture
Old Testament2 books
Isaiah
Old Testament1 referenceIsaiah 40:3-- Prophecies concerning
Malachi
Old Testament1 referenceMalachi 4:5,6-- Prophecies concerning
400 Years of Silence
New Testament10 books
Matthew
New Testament23 referencesMatthew 3:1-- Lives in the desert
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
Matthew 3:13-16-- Baptizes Jesus
+ 18 more references
Lives in the desertMinistry ofHis influence upon the public mindTestifies to the messiahship of Jesus+14 more
Mark
New Testament20 referencesMark 1:4-- Lives in the desert
Mark 1:2-8-- Mission of
Mark 1:4-- Ministry of
Mark 1:5-- His influence upon the public mind
Mark 1:7,8-- Testifies to the messiahship of Jesus
+ 15 more references
Lives in the desertMission ofMinistry ofHis influence upon the public mind+14 more
Luke
New Testament27 referencesLuke 1:11-17-- Prophecies concerning
Luke 1:11-20,57-65-- Miraculous birth of
Luke 1:80-- Lives in the desert
Luke 1:15-17,76-79-- Mission of
Luke 1:80-- Affected probably by the doctrines of the stoics
+ 22 more references
Prophecies concerningMiraculous birth ofLives in the desertMission of+19 more
John
New Testament20 referencesJohn 1:7,8,15,22-28,31-34-- Mission of
John 1:6-8-- Ministry of
John 1:35-40-- His influence upon the public mind
John 1:15,26-36-- Testifies to the messiahship of Jesus
John 1:32-- Baptizes Jesus
+ 15 more references
Mission ofMinistry ofHis influence upon the public mindTestifies to the messiahship of Jesus+11 more
Acts
New Testament8 referencesActs 1:13-- Lives in Jerusalem
Acts 3:1-11-- Present with Peter in the temple courtyard
Acts 4:1-19-- Imprisoned by the rulers of the Jews
Acts 4:6-- 3. A relative of Annas the high priest
Acts 8:14-17-- Sent by the Jerusalem congregation with the commission to Samaria
+ 3 more references
Lives in JerusalemPresent with Peter in the temple courtyardImprisoned by the rulers of the Jews3. A relative of Annas the high priest+3 more
Galatians
New Testament1 referenceGalatians 2:9-- A pillar of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
1 John
New Testament1 reference1 John 1-- Writes to the congregations .See the EPISTLES OF JOHN
2 John
New Testament1 reference2 John 1-- Writes to the congregations .See the EPISTLES OF JOHN
3 John
New Testament1 reference3 John 1-- Writes to the congregations .See the EPISTLES OF JOHN
Revelation
New Testament2 referencesRevelation 1:9-- Writes his apocalyptic vision from Patmos Island
Revelation 10:11-- Prophecy concerning
Writes his apocalyptic vision from Patmos IslandProphecy concerning
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Isaiah and continues through to Revelation, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 2 Old Testament and 10 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
The prophetic foundations of John find their theological development in the apostolic epistles.
- 4
With 47 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of John in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
47 aspects of John found in Scripture
1. The Baptist(0 verses)
Prophecies concerning(3 verses)
Miraculous birth of(1 verse)
Lives in the desert(4 verses)
Mission of(8 verses)
Ministry of(4 verses)
His influence upon the public mind(8 verses)
Testifies to the messiahship of Jesus(8 verses)
Teaches his disciples to pray(1 verse)
Teaches his disciples to fast(1 verse)
The baptism which he taught(0 verses)
Baptizes Jesus(4 verses)
The testimony of Jesus concerning (see below, Jesus discourses upon)(4 verses)
His ministry not attested by miracles(1 verse)
Reproves Herod Antipas on account of his incest; Herod imprisons him, and beheads him(5 verses)
Sends two disciples to Jesus(2 verses)
Herod Antipas falsely supposes Jesus to be(4 verses)
Character of(2 verses)
Jesus discourses upon(2 verses)
Affected probably by the doctrines of the stoics(3 verses)
... and 27 more sub-topics