New Testament Survey
CHAPTER FOUR
JOHN
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
- Name the author of the book of John.
- Identify to whom the book of John was written.
- State the purpose for the book of John.
- Write the Key Verse of the book of John from memory.
- State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of John.
INTRODUCTION
AUTHOR: John
TO WHOM: All believers, to whom John portrays Jesus as the Son of God.
PURPOSE: To convince that Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God, and lead men to everlasting life.
KEY VERSE: John 20:31
LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, source of salvation and way to everlasting life.
MAIN CHARACTERS: Jesus, John the Baptist, the twelve disciples
OUTLINE
Part One: Introduction
John 1:1-51
I. Introducing Jesus, the Christ: John 1:1-18
A. Jesus, the Word, was: John 1:1-3
1. From the beginning: John 1:1
2. With God: John 1:1
3. Was God: John 1:1
4. The creative word: John 1:2-3