Expositional Studies
Gospel of John
An Expositional Study
The Gospel of John stands apart from the Synoptic Gospels in its literary artistry, theological depth, and sustained focus on the identity of Jesus as the eternal Son of God. Written so that its readers might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing they might have life in his name, John structures his account around seven signs, extended discourses, and a series of "I am" declarations that together present the most fully developed Christology in the New Testament.
This expositional study examines the Gospel verse by verse, attending to its historical and cultural background, its literary structure and symbolism, its engagement with first-century Judaism, and its enduring theological message. Each study draws on the Greek text and the best of contemporary scholarship while remaining accessible to the serious student of Scripture.
The series moves from the Prologue's declaration that the Word became flesh, through the public ministry and the Book of Signs, into the intimacy of the Farewell Discourse, and finally through the Passion Narrative to the resurrection appearances and the Epilogue — tracing the arc of the fourth Gospel from eternity to the empty tomb and beyond.
Study Directory
Prologue
The eternal Word, the witness of John the Baptist, and the first disciples.
The Book of Signs
Seven signs revealing the identity of Jesus — from Cana to the raising of Lazarus — alongside the discourses that interpret them.
The Farewell Discourse
Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure: the upper room, the foot-washing, the promise of the Spirit, and the high-priestly prayer.
The Passion Narrative
The arrest, trials, crucifixion, and burial of Jesus — the hour toward which the entire Gospel has moved.
Resurrection and Epilogue
The empty tomb, resurrection appearances, the commissioning of Peter, and the theological synthesis of the fourth Gospel.