Gospel of John- Introduction

Who Wrote This Book?

The author of this Gospel did not explicitly reveal his identity but he was able to give ideas that would provide description for who was.

John 13:23 (ESV)

One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was reclining at table at Jesus’ side,

John 19:26 (ESV)

When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!”

John 21:7 (ESV)

That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea.

John 21:20 (ESV)

Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who also had leaned back against him during the supper and had said, “Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?”

John 21:24 (ESV)

This is the disciple who is bearing witness about these things, and who has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true.

To whom was it Written?

When was it Written?

Why Was it Written ?