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*"For [[God]] so [[love]]d the world, that he gave his only [[Jesus|Son]], that whoever believes in him should not perish but have [[eternal life]]."<ref>{{bible ref|John|3|16}} ([[ESV]]).</ref> ([[Luke]]'s use of the name "[[Theophilus]]" -- meaning "loved by [[God]]" -- corroborates this.)
 
*"For [[God]] so [[love]]d the world, that he gave his only [[Jesus|Son]], that whoever believes in him should not perish but have [[eternal life]]."<ref>{{bible ref|John|3|16}} ([[ESV]]).</ref> ([[Luke]]'s use of the name "[[Theophilus]]" -- meaning "loved by [[God]]" -- corroborates this.)
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This Gospel is very [[pro-life]] with an emphasis on [[eternity]], or [[infinity]], which are superb antidotes for modern-day [[anxiety]]. This Gospel contains the oft-quoted phrase "and you will know the [[truth]], and the truth will set you free." {{bibleref|John|8|32}} '''''The Gospel of John mentions "life" 3-6 times as often as the Gospels of [[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]], [[Gospel of Mark|Mark]], and [[Gospel of Luke|Luke]]'''''.
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This Gospel is very [[pro-life]] with an emphasis on [[eternity]], or [[infinity]], which are superb antidotes for modern-day [[anxiety]]. This Gospel contains the oft-quoted phrase "and you will know the [[truth]], and the truth will set you free."<ref>{{bibleref|John|8|32}} ([[ESV]].</ref> '''''The Gospel of John mentions "life" 3-6 times as often as the Gospels of [[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]], [[Gospel of Mark|Mark]], and [[Gospel of Luke|Luke]]'''''.
    
This Gospel uniquely contains two powerful [[allegory|allegories]]: the [[Good Shepherd]] and the [[True Vine]]. This Gospel also includes one of the most often-discussed miracles, the changing of water into wine. ''See'' [[John 1-7 (Translated)#2:1|John 2:1-11]]. Overall, 90% of the Gospel of John is unique and fresh,<ref>https://www.learnreligions.com/the-differences-between-john-and-the-synoptic-gospels-363396</ref> and the origin of expressions like "doubting Thomas." {{bibleref|John|20|24-29}}
 
This Gospel uniquely contains two powerful [[allegory|allegories]]: the [[Good Shepherd]] and the [[True Vine]]. This Gospel also includes one of the most often-discussed miracles, the changing of water into wine. ''See'' [[John 1-7 (Translated)#2:1|John 2:1-11]]. Overall, 90% of the Gospel of John is unique and fresh,<ref>https://www.learnreligions.com/the-differences-between-john-and-the-synoptic-gospels-363396</ref> and the origin of expressions like "doubting Thomas." {{bibleref|John|20|24-29}}
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