Looking into the Bible to investigate or “explore” the life and claims of Jesus Christ could turn out to be something

you’ll remember for the rest of your life! This guide will help you to examine His life and teachings carefully in

the first four chapters of the Gospel of John, which was written by John the son of Zebedee, a close disciple of

Jesus. (He also wrote four other books of the Bible: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John, and the book of Revelation.) The

account in John chapters 1 through 4 is based on John’s first-hand, eyewitness experiences with Jesus Christ.

He followed Jesus from place to place for three years, witnessing His death, resurrection, and ascension to

heaven. John became an apostle of Jesus – specially chosen and commissioned by Him – so he carries special authority as a writer about Jesus’ life.

John himself wrote at the end of his gospel (in chapter 20, verse 31) that his purpose in writing this account was

“that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing, you may have life in His name.”

It would be wonderful if John’s reason for writing became your personal experience!