What is the Gospel of John?
Q: What is the Gospel of John?
A: The Gospel of John is a book of the Bible, and one of four "gospels" at the beginning of the New Testament. It tells the life story of Jesus.
Q: Who wrote the Gospel of John?
A: It is believed that John the Apostle, who was probably the youngest of Jesus' Twelve Apostles, wrote it. He also wrote the last book in the New Testament called "The Book of Revelation".
Q: How does John's gospel differ from other gospels?
A: The Gospel of John contains many stories about Jesus' life that are found in other gospels, but also includes a lot more information. It begins by calling Jesus "the Word", which suggests that he was part of God who came to live among humanity so they could hear his voice and have power to become true children of God.
Q: What is pattern found in John's gospel?
A: There are seven "signs" leading up to Lazarus being raised from death (which anticipates Jesus' resurrection), as well as seven "I am" sayings and discussions leading up to Thomas saying that Jesus is his Lord and God.
Q: Is it certain that all three Johns - authoring letters, gospel and revelation - are same person?
A: There is some disagreement over whether these three Johns are indeed one person or not.
