In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He [Jesus Christ -Yeshua]
was in the beginning with God.
JOHN
The book of John is the fourth of the five books of
gospels and acts.
The name of John comes from the Hebrew word Johanan meaning, “God has
been gracious”. John was one of the twelve apostles and was among the
closest to Jesus. Scripture refers to John as the “disciple whom Jesus
loved”.
In his writings, John clearly presents Jesus, in
His deity as Christ, the Messiah, the incarnate Son of God. John begins his writings by
describing Jesus as being with God from the beginning, He who is the
Word. Jesus clearly identifies Himself seven times as “I Am” in
reference to being one with God the Father. John summarizes the purpose
of his writings by stating that Jesus performed many miracles in the
presence of His disciples, some of which are written so that those
believing on Jesus, the Christ, may have life in His name.
He finally concludes his writings by testifying of the works of Jesus.
John 1: The deity of Jesus; John the Baptist; rejection and
acceptance of Jesus; Christ’s incarnation
John 2-4: Jesus performs miracles; the temple is cleansed;
Nicodemus; the woman at the well
John 5-9: Jesus proclaims His deity; Jesus’ witnesses; miracles of
Jesus; woman in adultery
John 10-12: Opposition to Jesus; Lazarus raised from the dead;
Jesus enters Jerusalem; His teachings
John 13-14: Jesus washes disciples’ feet; Judas Iscariot is
revealed; the upper room
John 15-17: Jesus instructs disciples; the prayers of
Jesus;
Jesus foretells His death and resurrection
John 18-19: The arrest of Jesus; Jesus is tried twice before the
Jews and twice before Pilate
John 19-20: The crucifixion of Jesus; His death and burial; His
resurrection;
John 20-21: Christ’s appearances; Christ speaks to Peter; the purpose
and conclusion of John’s gospel