John: The Testimony of Jesus Concerning (See Below, Jesus Discourses Upon)
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The Gospel of John presents a profound and theologically rich testimony of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His divine nature, His mission, and His relationship with the Father. This Gospel is distinct in its approach, focusing on the deeper spiritual truths and the identity of Jesus as the Son of God. The testimony of Jesus in John is encapsulated in several key discourses and declarations that reveal His purpose and His divine authority.

1. The Word Made Flesh (John 1:1-18):
The prologue of John's Gospel introduces Jesus as the "Word" (Logos), who was with God and was God (John 1:1). This passage establishes the pre-existence and divinity of Christ, affirming that "the Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us" (John 1:14). This foundational truth sets the stage for understanding Jesus' testimony about Himself and His mission.

2. The Bread of Life Discourse (John 6:22-59):
In this discourse, Jesus declares, "I am the bread of life" (John 6:35), emphasizing that He is the spiritual sustenance necessary for eternal life. He contrasts the manna given to the Israelites with the true bread from heaven, which is Himself. This teaching highlights Jesus' role as the source of spiritual nourishment and eternal life.

3. The Light of the World (John 8:12-20):
Jesus proclaims, "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12), asserting His role as the one who illuminates spiritual truth and dispels the darkness of sin. This declaration is part of a larger discourse where Jesus testifies about His divine origin and mission, emphasizing that those who follow Him will not walk in darkness.

4. The Good Shepherd (John 10:1-18):
In this passage, Jesus identifies Himself as the "good shepherd" who lays down His life for the sheep (John 10:11). This metaphor underscores His sacrificial love and care for His followers, contrasting with the hired hands who abandon the sheep. Jesus' testimony here reveals His commitment to His people and His authority to lay down His life and take it up again.

5. The Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:1-14):
During the Last Supper, Jesus comforts His disciples with the assurance, "I am the way and the truth and the life" (John 14:6). This statement encapsulates His exclusive role as the mediator between God and humanity, the embodiment of divine truth, and the source of eternal life.

6. The True Vine (John 15:1-17):
In this discourse, Jesus describes Himself as the "true vine," with His followers as the branches (John 15:1). This imagery emphasizes the necessity of abiding in Christ to bear spiritual fruit. Jesus' testimony here highlights the intimate relationship between Him and His disciples, rooted in love and obedience.

7. The High Priestly Prayer (John 17):
In this profound prayer, Jesus intercedes for His disciples and all future believers, revealing His heart and mission. He prays for unity, sanctification, and the revelation of God's glory through His followers. This prayer encapsulates Jesus' testimony of His relationship with the Father and His desire for His followers to experience the fullness of divine love and truth.

Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus' testimony concerning Himself is a consistent revelation of His divine identity, His redemptive mission, and His call for believers to enter into a transformative relationship with Him. These discourses and declarations invite readers to believe in Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God, and to find life in His name (John 20:31).
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John 5:32-35
There is another that bears witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesses of me is true.
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Matthew 17:12,13
But I say to you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done to him whatever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.
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Matthew 21:32
For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and you, when you had seen it, repented not afterward, that you might believe him.
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Mark 9:13
But I say to you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they listed, as it is written of him.
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Jesus --"All Blessing and all Blest"
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Acts V
... listen with increased respect to their testimony concerning Jesus, and brought ... but
in the revelation of Jesus Christ we ... like that of Peter and John before, was ...
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Acts xv. 1
... 746] (the Prophets) also themselves anon add their testimony (infra v.15 ... that through
the grace of the Lord Jesus we shall ... to be a man by nature; and John is a ...
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An Address to the Regenerate, Founded on the Preceding Discourses.
... fellowship also may be with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.1 John 1:1 ...
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The Fourth Day in Passion-Week - Jesus in his Last Sabbatic Rest ...
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The Synoptists.
... a recital of the wonderful public life of Jesus of Nazareth ... They bear independent
testimony to the truth of the ... in our canon, first Matthew, last John, and the ...
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Matthew.
... falsified by history" (?); that consequently Jesus did not ... apostle or the mysterious "
Presbyter John," is a ... This testimony has been thoroughly discussed by ...
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Genuineness of the Gospel Narratives.
... For the gospel of John, Polycarp's testimony, though indirect ... quotes from the First
Epistle of John, "For every one who does not confess that Jesus Christ has ...
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the Lord Jesus, JOHN BURTON. ... Son of the Virgin Mary, the Lord JESUS CHRIST; and ...
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Resources
Who was John the Baptist in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

Summary of the Gospel of John - Bible Survey | GotQuestions.org

What does John 3:16 mean? | GotQuestions.org

John: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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