In this course, you will learn why the Gospel of John is uniquely suited for evangelism and a strong starting point for discipleship, since it explicitly states its purpose: that readers believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and by believing have life in His name. You will see that John is the only biblical book specifically written to explain how to receive eternal life and that its selective signs and testimony are sufficient to lead unbelievers to faith—faith alone in Christ alone for everlasting life. You will survey John’s structure from Prologue to Postscript, including the Farewell Discourse, the cross and resurrection, the appearances, and the stated purpose, so you can keep the evangelistic aim clear in context. You will observe how early belief is followed by ongoing learning in John and how Jesus prepares disciples for post‑cross mission through the promised ministry of the Holy Spirit, linking evangelism to growth in discipleship.
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