The Gospel According to John
This article is an introduction to the Gospel of John. It discusses the authorship, purpose, and message of the account.
Getting to Know John's Gospel – Why John Wrote His Gospel
This chapter introduces the Gospel of John and focuses on John's reasons for writing his gospel. Peterson notes at least three purposes: to bring people to faith, to strengthen believers in their faith, and to defend the faith. At the end are review questions and questions for discussion.
The Gospel of John – Genre and Historical Considerations
The first section of the Introduction deals with the genre (literary type) of the Gospel of John and the historical value of the Gospel. It considers whether John’s Gospel is folk literature, a memoir, a novel, drama, or biography. John’s distinctive style and adaptation of the gospel form are also considered.
The Date and Purpose of the Gospel by John
Turner reflects on the date, origin, purpose, and authorship of the Gospel of John.
John 1:5 - How John 1:5 Helps Me from Falling into Pessimism and Despair
An Israelite in Whom There Is No Guile: An Interpretative Note on John 1:45-51
This paper is an exegetical consideration of John 1:45-51.
Jesus the Apostle: "Sending" and the Theology of John
An important theme in the Gospel of John is that of God sending Jesus on a special mission. In this article, the author wants to show how "sending" is integrated into the total theology of John. He further applies it to solve a theological problem of John.
John 1:29, 36 - John the Baptist's "Lamb of God" Affirmation in Its Canonical and Apocalyptic Milieu
This article considers the meaning of the "Lamb of God" metaphor as it is used by John the Baptist. The function of Isaiah 53 as a possible background is considered. The significance of the Lamb taking away the sins of the world as John formulates it in John 1:29, 36 is explored.
The Father and Son in the Fourth Gospel: Johannine Subordination Revisited
Some scholars have questioned the legitimacy of seeing the Son in a subordinate role to the Father in the Gospel of John. Is that an indication that the majority of scholarship on this gospel has misread it? How should we understand Jesus’ unilateral obedience to and dependence on the Father? This essay reexamines the Gospel of John in the light of recent discussions. Cowan indicates that the Son’s subordination to the Father is a major theme in John.
John 7:22-23 – Circumcision and Perfection: A Johannine Equation
In John 7:22-23 Jesus defends himself against accusations because of his healing of a paralytic on the Sabbath. In this essay the author traces the logic of Jesus' actions. The need to be perfect and the urgency of the circumcision on the Sabbath are explored.
Jesus, the Ark, and the Day of Atonement: Inter-Textual Echoes in John 19:38-20:18
The focus of the study is on John 20:12. The author uses the whole of John 19:38-John 20:18 as a basis of his study. He reflects on the possibility to see in John 20:12 an allusion to the ark of the covenant. Lunn finds a number of related allusions in the immediate context. He further explores the theological implications of such allusions from the Torah.
“What Is Truth?” Pilate's Question in Its Johannine and Larger Biblical Context
Kostenberger takes a fresh look at the significance of the question of Pilate in John 18:38, “What is truth?” in its immediate context of Jesus’ trial. He also considers the larger context of the passion narrative in John 18-John 19 and the farewell discourse in John 13-John 17.
Contextual and Genre Implications for the Historicity of John 11:41b-42
Are the sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of John historically reliable? As a test case, this article considers John 11:41-42, the prayer Jesus offered before Lazarus's resurrection.
John 7:39 - Pentecost as the Outpouring of Christ's Spirit
The Most Shocking Thing Jesus Ever Said
Did Jesus claim to be divine? Jesus is eternal. He said this in John 8:58 when he said, "I am."
Why Does Jesus Use the Phrase "I Am"?
I Am the Light of the World
John 8:36-59 – The Son of God and the Sons of the Devil
This article is an exposition of John 8:36-59.
John 8:30-36 – The Truth Shall Make You Free
This article is an exposition of John 8:30-36.
John 8:12-30 – The Light of the World
This article is an exposition of John 8:12-30.
John 8:1-11 – Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery
This article is an exposition of John 8:1-11.
John 8:36-59 – The Son of God and the Sons of the Devil (Part 2)
This article is part two of an exposition of John 8:36-59.
John 8:24 – The Self-Existence of Jesus Christ
By appealing to Jesus' words in John 8:24, the author argues that the self-existence of Christ is a cardinal Christian doctrine.
Evidence That the Perfect Tense in John 20:23 and Matthew 16:19 Is Mistranslated
This paper considers the best way to translate John 20:23 and Matthew 16:19.
John 8:1-12 - The Light of the World
John 8:7 - Jesus Confronts Moses
John 9 – When the Light Shines (Part 2)
This article is Part Two of an exposition of John 9.
John 9 – When the Light Shines (Part 1)
This article is Part One of an exposition of John 9.
John 9:39 – Our Saviour Who Makes Blind
Jesus Christ came to reveal the justice of God in saving some and rejecting others. This article explains how this truth emerges from John 9:39.
John 9:6 Read with Isaiah 6:10, 20:9
Once a Sheep, Always a Sheep (Ten Observation on What Jesus Said About Our Eternal Security)
Is it possible for a Christian to lose his salvation? This article explains from John 10:27-30 how Jesus promises eternal security for his sheep.
John 10 – The Shining Shepherd
Unshakeable Confidence Ministry of the Word
I Am the Good Shepherd
I Am the Door of the Sheep
John 10:22-42 – Hanukkah & Temple Truth
This article is an exposition of John 10:22-42.
John 10:1-21 – The Good Shepherd, His Shepherds, and His Sheep (Part 2)
This article is Part Two of an exposition of John 10:1-21.
John 10:1-21 – The Good Shepherd, His Shepherds, and His Sheep (Part 1)
This article is Part One of an exposition of John 10:1-21.
Orthodoxy and Heresy in John 10:1-21 and 15:1-17
John 10:16 - Jesus the Good Shepherd Who Will Also Bring Other Sheep
John 10:16 sheds significant light on Jesus’ messianic consciousness during his earthly ministry. Scholarly treatments, however, focus almost exclusively on John's use of the Old Testament without giving attention to questions regarding the historical Jesus.
How Jesus Defines "Love"
What is biblical love? This article shows how the Lord Jesus defined love in John 11:3-6, in the account of him raising Lazarus from the dead.
John 11 – The Saviour: Weeping and Conquering
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
John 11 – The Raising of Lazarus
This article is Part Two of the exposition of John 11.
John 11 – The Raising of Lazarus
This article is Part One of an exposition of John 11.
Suffering, Love and Glory
John 11:17-45 - "Do You Believe This?"
John 11 - When God Disappoints Us
When things go wrong it is common for Christians to feel that God has disappointed them. This article shows us how to deal with such feelings by looking at Mary and Martha in John 11. For these two women, their relationship with Christ was essential, and they brought their problems to Christ.
John 11:25-26 - Jesus, The Resurrection and The Life
John 12 – The Corn of Wheat
John 12:20-23 – Behold These Glorifications!
This article is an exposition of John 12:20-33.
John 12:1-19 – Spikenard Saturday, Palm Sunday
This article is an exposition of John 12:1-19.
John 12:34-50 – "To Believe or Not to Believe..."
This article is an exposition of John 12:34-50.
The Authenticity of John 12:24
This article argues for the authenticity of John 12:24. Its vocabulary, form, style, and content fits naturally into its context and is, therefore, not a fabrication of John but part of his witness as apostle.
John 12:7 - Worship the Crucified Christ!
John 12:3 - Extravagant Devotion
John 12:12-19 - Behold Your King
John 12:24-26 - Productive Suffering
John 12:19 – Superstar or Mediator?
John 12:36 – The Road to Glory
John 13 – The Form of a Servant
The Glorification of the Son of Man: An Analysis of John 13:31-32
The essay is an exegetical study of John 13:31-32. It considers all the textual and historical questions surrounding the text. Ensor argues that Jesus claims that through his return to the Father by way of the cross, his divine qualities would be revealed. In this way, he would fulfill the role of the "one like a son of man" of Daniel 7:13-14.
John 13 – What's the Deal with Footwashing?
This article considers the Lord Jesus' footwashing of his disciples in John 13. The article shows that the way to go up to power is down.
John 13:18-38 – Cross and Double-Cross!
This article is an exposition of John 13:18-38.
John 13:1-17 – Love and the Footwashing
This article is an exposition of John 13:1-17.
John 13:14 - Christian Humility
John 13:1-20 – Feet Washing as Fundamental to a Healthy Church Life
John 13 – Are You in the Good Friday Spirit?
Will We Have Our Own Homes in Heaven?
John 14 – The Way, the Truth, and the Life
The Believer's Love
Not Alone Jesus' going means God's People will Never be Deserted
John 14:16 – The Spirit as Counsellor
John 14:16-17a – The Holy Spirit Given as the Other Counsellor
John 14:15-31 – The Secret of the Spirit
This article is an exposition of John 14:15-31.
John 14:1-14 – The Secret of the Way
This article is an exposition of John 14:1-14.
John 14:6 - The Way, The Truth, and The Life
John 14:16-17 - The Spirit of Truth is With Us Forever
John 14:2 - A Place in the Father's House
John 14:12 - The "Greater Works" of the Believer
The present essay links the “greater works” passage in John 14:12 with other passages in John’s Gospel with similar wording or similar theological or terminological content. After a brief survey of the history of interpretation of the reference to believers’ “greater works” in John, an effort is made to draw implications from the present study’s findings for the self-understanding and practice of the contemporary church’s task and mission.
John 14:26 - The Counseling Ministry of the Holy Spirit
John 14:12-13 - Greater Works than Jesus'
John 15:25 - The Hatred of the World is the Fulfillment of Scripture
Abide in My Love Read: John 15
In Christ We must Cherish Our Communion with Our Saviour above all
''I Am the Vine''
John 15 – The Secret of the Fruit of the Vine: Much Fruit
This article is part two of an exposition of John 15.
John 15 – The Secret of the Fruit of the Vine: "Doctrine Fruit"
This article is part one of an exposition of John 15.
Union and Communion with Christ
This article discusses union with Christ through the lens of John 15.
John 15:1-5 – Don't Be Like Judas!
The only way to not follow in the footsteps of Judas is by remaining in Christ. John 15 shows that a relationship with Christ and bearing the fruit of the Spirit is essential to the Christian life.
John 15:5-6 - The Vine and the Branches: No Covenant Automatism
John 15:11 - How We Can Have Christ’s Joy in Us
The Comfort of a Triune God John 16
John 16:8-11 – The Holy Spirit and the World
John 16:8-15 - The Teaching of the New Testament on Revival
What Christ Wants You to Know above Everything
From John 17:24 this article shows that the desire of Jesus is that we should know his eternal love.
Safe in the World John 17
John 17 – Gift of Glory, Gift of Unity
This article considers the high-priestly prayer of John 17, particularly the expression of mutual indwelling of the Trinity, and of Jesus' reference to himself receiving glory and passing it on, and the unity that issues from this.
John 17 – God in Man, Man in God
This article considers the Lord Jesus' prayer in John 17. It discusses the perichoresis, or mutual indwelling, of the Trinity, and how the church is incorporated into that communion of the Father and Son by the Spirit.
