Overview And Outline — The Gospel Of John: Jesus Christ, The Son Of God
John presents Jesus Christ as the eternal Word, the Son of God, who became flesh, revealed the Father, gave His life for sin, rose from the dead, and gives eternal life to all who believe in Him.
I. The Eternal Word Becomes Flesh
📖 John 1
🔹 Jesus is the eternal Word who was with God and is God.
🔹 All things were made through Him.
🔹 The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.
🔹 John the Baptist bore witness that Jesus is the Lamb of God.
🔹 Jesus called His first disciples.
II. The Signs And Witnesses Reveal The Son Of God
📖 John 2–5
🔹 Jesus turned water into wine at Cana.
🔹 Jesus cleansed the temple.
🔹 Jesus taught Nicodemus about the new birth.
🔹 Jesus offered living water to the woman at the well.
🔹 Jesus healed the sick and revealed His authority as the Son of God.
III. Jesus Reveals Himself As The Bread Of Life And Light Of The World
📖 John 6–8
🔹 Jesus fed the five thousand and walked on the sea.
🔹 Jesus declared Himself to be the Bread of Life.
🔹 Many turned away, but Peter confessed that Jesus has the words of eternal life.
🔹 Jesus declared Himself to be the Light of the World.
🔹 Jesus taught that the truth makes people free.
IV. Jesus Reveals Himself As The Good Shepherd And Resurrection
📖 John 9–11
🔹 Jesus healed the man born blind.
🔹 Jesus declared Himself to be the Good Shepherd.
🔹 Jesus said His sheep hear His voice and follow Him.
🔹 Jesus declared Himself to be the Resurrection and the Life.
🔹 Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.
V. The King Comes To Jerusalem And Teaches His Own
📖 John 12–17
🔹 Jesus entered Jerusalem as King.
🔹 Jesus washed His disciples’ feet.
🔹 Jesus gave the new commandment to love one another.
🔹 Jesus promised the Holy Spirit.
🔹 Jesus taught about abiding in Him.
🔹 Jesus prayed for His disciples and for those who would believe through their word.
VI. The Son Of God Dies For Sin
📖 John 18–19
🔹 Jesus was betrayed and arrested.
🔹 Jesus stood before the Jewish leaders and Pilate.
🔹 Jesus was crucified as the King of the Jews.
🔹 Jesus willingly gave up His spirit.
🔹 Jesus’ death fulfilled the Scriptures.
VII. The Son Of God Rises And Sends His Disciples
📖 John 20–21
🔹 Jesus rose from the dead on the first day of the week.
🔹 Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene and to His disciples.
🔹 Thomas confessed, “My Lord and my God!”
🔹 John wrote so that people may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
🔹 Jesus restored Peter and commanded him to feed His sheep.