John, The Gospel Of Belief Introduction: It appears that John was written after Matthew, Mark, and Luke. John’s focus is not synoptic, but focuses on Jesus, his nature and being (John 1: 1ff.). Matthew, Mark, and Luke present facts regarding Jesus in Galilee; John focuses mainly on Jesus in Judea.

John, The Gospel Of Belief Design of Gospel of John: “30: And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name” (John 20).

John, The Gospel Of Belief Changing water into wine (John 2: 1-11): A change in quality.

John, The Gospel Of Belief Healing of the nobleman’s son (John 4: 46-54): A miracle involving distance (about twenty miles).

John, The Gospel Of Belief Healing the sick man (John 5: 1-9): A sickness lasting 38 years did not prevent Jesus from healing the man.

John, The Gospel Of Belief Feeding of the five thousand (John 6: 1-14): A miracle of quantity.

John, The Gospel Of Belief Jesus’ walking on water (John 6: 16-21): A miracle exhibiting power over nature.

John, The Gospel Of Belief Healing of the man who was born blind (John 9: 1-12): “Birth defects” no challenge to Jesus.

John, The Gospel Of Belief The raising of Lazarus (John 11: 1-46): Jesus displays power over the grave.

John, The Gospel Of Belief “30: And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name” (John 20).