the fourth gospel

Much has been written about this book of John.  Perhaps the best one was "John, the Gospel of Belief" by Merrill Tenney.  Dr. Tenney chose a good title for that book because that's exactly what the book of John is.  John's focus in on the decision of his readers to believe that Jesus is the Son of God. There are several portions of John that aren't mentioned in the other gospels such as the wedding at Cana, (John 2.1), the references to Nicodemus (John 3:1, John 7:50, John 19:39), and the woman at the well (John 4:4-42). What a powerful story!  There are more things unique to John such as John 7:37-39, where Jesus talks about the baptism in the Holy Spirit; the raising of Lazarus in John 11 ;and John 14-16 where he gives specific instructions about the role of the Holy Spirit.  What is most striking about this book is his purpose at the end. Here it is:  Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. 31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
So that WE might believe and by believing have life in His name!  Praise God! 

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