Why study the Gospel of John? It has been said the Gospel of John is shallow enough for a baby to swim in, yet deep enough for an elephant to dive in. After reading it the first time, people say, "I get it! I realize who Jesus is!" Then after the second, third, and tenth reading they say, "Oh mercy, there is so much more to get!" Ultimately, John reveals his purpose for writing (John 20:31): "This has been written so that you may believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name."