The Book of John
New Testament
John Summary — Book Overview
- Author
- John (the apostle)
- Written
- ~AD 85–95
- Testament
- New Testament
- Chapters
- 21
- Key Theme
- Jesus is the Son of God, and belief in Him brings eternal life.
- Written For
- All believers, both Jewish and Gentile
Introduction of John
The Gospel of John, traditionally attributed to the apostle John and written in the 80s–90s AD, stands apart with its deeply theological and reflective tone. Focused on Jesus’ identity as the eternal Word made flesh, it records selected signs and profound “I Am” statements. Key figures include the beloved disciple, Mary Magdalene, and doubting Thomas. Rather than repeating the other Gospels, John invites readers into an intimate encounter with Jesus as the source of life and light. Its purpose is clear: that readers might believe and have life in His name.
Main Themes
Frequently Asked Questions About John
The Gospel of John was written by John the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, likely around 85–90 AD.
The central message of John is that Jesus is the Son of God, and that believing in Him leads to eternal life (John 20:31).
The book of John contains 21 chapters.
John 1:1 identifies Jesus as the eternal Word (Logos) of God — present before creation, divine, and the source of all life and light.
