John

Jesus' Divine Nature

The Gospel of John is one of the four gospels in the New Testament of the Bible. It is a written account of the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of John is traditionally attributed to the apostle John, who was one of Jesus' closest disciples. The Gospel of John begins with a prologue that describes Jesus as the Word of God and the light of the world. It then goes on to describe Jesus' ministry and teachings, including his miracles, parables, and sermons. The Gospel also includes accounts of Jesus' death and resurrection, as well as his appearances to his disciples after his resurrection. Key figures in the Gospel of John include Jesus, as well as his disciples, including John, Peter, James, and Thomas. The Gospel also mentions various other individuals, such as the Pharisees, the Roman authorities, and Mary Magdalene, who play significant roles in the story. The Gospel also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.

Commentary

21 chapters

The Gospel of John is one of the four gospels in the New Testament of the Bible. It is a written account of the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of John is traditionally attributed to the apostle John, who was one of Jesus' closest disciples. The Gospel of John begins with a prologue that describes Jesus as the Word of God and the light of the world. It then goes on to describe Jesus' ministry and teachings, including his miracles, parables, and sermons. The Gospel also includes accounts of Jesus' death and resurrection, as well as his appearances to his disciples after his resurrection. Key figures in the Gospel of John include Jesus, as well as his disciples, including John, Peter, James, and Thomas. The Gospel also mentions various other individuals, such as the Pharisees, the Roman authorities, and Mary Magdalene, who play significant roles in the story. The Gospel also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.

Biblical figures

Key figures in John

God

Supreme Being

Israel

King

David

Prophet, King of Israel

John

Prophet

Jesus

Prophet

Moses

Prophet, biblical judge

Jerusalem

Capital

Jacob

Prophet, Patriarchs

Levi

Priest

Solomon

Prophet, King of Israel

Abraham

Prophet, patriarch

Joseph

Prophet, Vizier

J

Jordan

Baptist

Ephraim

Tribe Leader

Peter

Pope, apostle, Catholic bishop, Patriarch of Antioch

Eve

Mother of all humankind

S

Samaria

King of Israel

S

Simon

Fisherman

G

Galilee

Region

Mary

Mother of Jesus

B

Bethlehem

Town.

N

Nathan

Prophet

Caesar

Emperor

J

Judaea

Governor

Philip

Apostle

N

Nazar

Prophet.

J

Judas

Apostle.

N

Nazareth

There is no specific positionheld mentioned in relation to the figure Nazareth in the Bible.

E

Esaias

Prophet

Lazarus

Bishop

Andrew

positionheld: Apostle

Martha

Sister

J

Jonas

prophet

M

Magdalene

Disciple.

T

Thomas

Apostle

Z

Zebedee

Fisherman

B

Bethany

House in Bethany

S

Sion

Throne.

B

Bethsaida

fisherman

Cephas

Apostle

H

Hosanna

The translation of the positionheld for the figure Hosanna is "Praise and Adoration."

Nathanael

Anna

Nicodemus

Annas

Siloam

Tiberias

Messias

Cleophas

Salim

Caiaphas

High Priest of Israel

E

Eli

High Priest of Israel, biblical judge

J

Judas Iscariot

Apostle

M

Mary Magdalene

Chapters

1

The Word Became Flesh

John 1

John writes an introduction to his gospel, describing Jesus as the Word of God who was with God and was God from the beginning, and through whom all things were made. He also explains that Jesus is the light that shines in the darkness, and that the darkness has not overcome it.

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