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