The book of John was written by John, one of Jesus’ special followers. He wrote this book to both Jews and non-Jews. John’s message was that Jesus is the Son of God. As John finishes his book, he tells us in John 20:31why he wrote his book. “Jesus did many other miraculous signs that his followers saw, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you can believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. Then, by believing, you can have life through his name.”

Matthew, Mark and Luke described many events in the life of Jesus. But John emphasized the meaning of those events. All four Gospel writers tell about the time Jesus fed more than 5000 people. But only John records Jesus’ message after that miracle happened. In that message Jesus called Himself the “Bread of Life.”

John begins his book by explaining that Jesus was with God from the beginning. Then he tells about John the Baptizer and the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. John gives a long account of what happened before and after Jesus was crucified. Because John was with Jesus for almost three years, his writing can be trusted.

John wanted people to read his account of Jesus’ life and believe that He is truly God’s Son. Do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God?