Gospel of John: John’s Purpose & Witness

The Gospel of John: John’s Purpose & Witness

John 20:30-31; 21:24-25

John’s Goal

•      John ends his Gospel with two statements concerning his:

–     Purpose

–     Selectivity

–     Trustworthiness

 

John’s Purpose

•      To proclaim Jesus as:

–     Christ: King

–     God’s Son: God

•       In order to instill faith in Him

–     Which leads to eternal life

•      This happens through declaring His signs & teachings

 

John’s Selectivity

•      John selected the stories and signs that he did to inspire faith in Jesus in his readers

–     He always connected the message with the audience

 

John’s Witness

•      John wrote down his own experiences with Jesus

-   As the beloved disciple

-   He tells his audience of how Jesus loved others and loved him

•      Jesus’ words in 20:29 declare that those who believe without being firsthand witnesses are blessed

-   Thus, those who come to faith by the testimony of John from this Gospel are blessed

•      That’s us!

 

So What?

•      Just like John:

–     We need to declare Jesus to the world

–     We need to connect the Gospel to those with whom we are sharing it

–     We need to testify to what Jesus has done in us

 

Meditation Verse: John 20:31