John

One of the original 12 Apostles A special witness to the acts and teachings of Jesus. His brother, James, and him were sons of Zebedee Like Peter, he was a fisherman when Jesus called him.

John He and James were two of the apostles Jesus appointed “To take the keys of Presidency.” Acting first presidency of the church in their day. Was present at the raising of Jairus‘s daughter. Was present at the Transfiguration. He was present at Gethsemane.

John The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants refer to John’s role as a revelator and a restorer of the priesthood in the latter days. The Book of Mormon

John *The gospel of John is the account for the Saints. *It is pre-eminently the gospel for the Church.

John * Background during John’s time: Few agree to when the account was written. Perhaps even as early as A.D. 35 to 45. Some believe John wrote his Gospel at Ephesus some time after the destruction of Jerusalem. *As a writer: He focuses on those who understand the scriptures and their symbolism and who are concerned with spiritual and eternal things.

Uniqueness of Gospel: Focuses on Jesus’ ministry around Judea. Emphasizes Jesus as the Son of God. Accents truths for Church members. Emphasizes the spiritual message of events. More often includes long discourses of Jesus.

In the Book of John: *Begins testimony on the premortal Christ as the “Word of God”. *Summarizes many of the themes developed in the rest of the book. *The book testifies of Jesus Christ’s divinity and His central role in our Heavenly Father’s plan. Book Of John

John’s Testimony: Believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God; and believe that ye might have life through his name. (John 20:31)

Jesus Christ, under the direction of Heavenly Father, created this and other worlds John 1:1-3 Colossians 1: Hebrews 1: 1-3 Moses 1:33 Although Jesus Christ was a member of the Godhead before His mortal birth, He did not receive all power and glory as a young child but grew grace for grace until He received a fulness John 1:14 D&C 93:12-16 Just as Jesus received grace for grace, so we can grow and progress spiritually until we receive all that the Father has. John 1:1-17 D&C 93:1-22 Jesus Christ and His gospel are the light and life of the world John 1:1-4 JST John 1:1-4 Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God offered as a sacrifice for the sins of the world. John 1:29 John 1:32-34 John 1:36,41,49 John 1

Christ is the Word of God He created all things and was made flesh John baptizes Jesus and testifies that he is the Lamb of God John, Andrew, Simon, Philip, and Nathanael believe in Christ and follow him.

John 1  The sameJesus Christ, the Son of God  PerceivethSees, understand  Johnv. 6 speaking of John the Baptist  Preferred beforeGreater than myself me  Immortalityto live forever  Eternal lifeto be exalted—to live with God and to become like Him  GracePower from God that helps the faithful be better than they could be on their own  EsaiasIsaiah