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Time Written:

A.D. 85–95, likely from Ephesus.

Historical Context:

John, the beloved disciple, wrote this Gospel decades after the others, offering a theological and reflective account of Jesus’ life. John’s audience included both Jewish and Gentile Christians, addressing false teachings such as Gnosticism, which denied Jesus’ full humanity or divinity. Unlike the Synoptic Gospels, John focuses on Jesus’ divine identity and His unique relationship with the Father, presenting Him as the eternal Word made flesh.

Main Message:

Jesus is the eternal Son of God who reveals the Father and offers eternal life to all who believe in Him. John emphasizes Jesus’ divine nature, His miracles as signs pointing to His identity, and His “I Am” statements that connect Him to God’s covenant name. The Gospel invites readers to experience personal faith in Jesus as their Savior.

Fun Fact: John’s Gospel includes no parables but focuses on seven key miracles, calling them “signs,” to reveal Jesus’ divine nature.