John

John 20:30–31

Believing in Jesus as Messiah and Son of God brings eternal life.

John 20:30–31 (WEB)

30 Therefore Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book;

31 but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.

Central Idea

Believing in Jesus as Messiah and Son of God brings eternal life.

Authorial Intent

To lead readers to saving faith in Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God.

Chapter: John 20

The Risen Lord: Empty Tomb, Eyewitness Faith, Peace, Mission, Spirit, Thomas, and the Purpose of the Gospel

The crucified Jesus is bodily risen, appears to his witnesses, speaks peace, commissions his disciples in the Spirit, receives the confession of Lord and God, and is written about so that readers may believe and have life in his name.