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The '''[[Gospel]] of John''', written by the eyewitness [[John the Apostle]], is the most original and spectacular book in all of history. It explains that [[Jesus Christ]] is the Word made flesh, who "dwelt among us,"<ref>{{bibleref|John|1|14}} ([[ESV]]).</ref> and that [[Belief|believing]] in Him attains [[eternal life]].<ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/john/lessons/theological-themes-in-john#:~:text=Believing,7:12%2D13). Theological Themes in John]</ref><ref>[https://www.esv.org/resources/esv-global-study-bible/introduction-to-john/#:~:text=The%20theme%20of%20John's%20Gospel,series%20of%20witnesses%20to%20Jesus. Introduction to John]</ref> John's Gospel emphasizes [[Divinity of Jesus Christ|Jesus' divine identity]] (while also fully human), the power of his divine nature via [[miracle]]s and his relationship with both [[God the Father]] and humanity.<ref>[https://biblehub.com/q/key_themes_in_john.htm#:~:text=The%20Book%20of%20John%20stands,the%20very%20life%20Christ%20offers. Key themes of the Gospel of John]</ref> The gospel brings the [[infinite]] power and glory of [[Christianity]] to everyone in well-organized chapters. '''''The innovation in this gospel is breathtaking'''''.

The '''[[Gospel]] of John''', written by the eyewitness [[John the Apostle]], is the most original and spectacular book in all of history. It explains that [[Jesus Christ]] is the Word made flesh, who "dwelt among us,"<ref>{{bibleref|John|1|14}} ([[ESV]]).</ref> and that [[Belief|believing]] in Him attains [[eternal life]].<ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/john/lessons/theological-themes-in-john#:~:text=Believing,7:12%2D13). Theological Themes in John]</ref><ref>[https://www.esv.org/resources/esv-global-study-bible/introduction-to-john/#:~:text=The%20theme%20of%20John's%20Gospel,series%20of%20witnesses%20to%20Jesus. Introduction to John]</ref> John's Gospel emphasizes [[Divinity of Jesus Christ|Jesus' divine identity]] (while also fully human), the power of his divine nature via [[miracle]]s and his relationship with both [[God the Father]] and humanity.<ref>[https://biblehub.com/q/key_themes_in_john.htm#:~:text=The%20Book%20of%20John%20stands,the%20very%20life%20Christ%20offers. Key themes of the Gospel of John]</ref> The gospel brings the [[infinite]] power and glory of [[Christianity]] to everyone in well-organized chapters. '''''The innovation in this gospel is breathtaking'''''.

The Gospel of John contains '''''the most famous verse in the entire [[Bible]]''''', welcoming all:

The Gospel of John contains ''the most famous verse in the entire [[Bible]]'', welcoming all:

*"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.)

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}}

'''''The top three most-quoted [[Bible]] verses are all from this Gospel''''':  (#1) {{bibleref|John|3|16}}, (#2) {{bibleref|John|1|1}}, (#3) {{bibleref|John|14|6}}. 

'''''The top three most-quoted [[Bible]] verses are all from this Gospel''''':  (#1) {{bibleref|John|3|16}}, (#2) {{bibleref|John|1|1}}, (#3) {{bibleref|John|14|6}}  

10% of the Gospel of John independently corroborates the other [[Gospel]]s, such as the [[multiplication of the loaves]].  The Gospel of John refers more to Jesus as the "[[Son of God]]" than the other [[Gospels]] do, and the Gospel of John also refers more to [[Judas Iscariot]] as the betrayer of [[Jesus]].

10% of the Gospel of John independently corroborates the other [[Gospel]]s, such as the [[multiplication of the loaves]].  The Gospel of John refers more to Jesus as the "[[Son of God]]" than the other [[Gospels]] do, and the Gospel of John also refers more to [[Judas Iscariot]] as the betrayer of [[Jesus]].