"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."
— 1 John 4:8
Significance
John's writings emphasize God's love, the deity of Christ, and the importance of abiding in Christ. He lived longer than the other apostles and provided eyewitness testimony of Jesus' life and teachings.
Life Events
Called from fishing with brother James
Part of Jesus' inner circle with Peter and James
Witnessed the Transfiguration
Present at the Last Supper
Stood at the foot of the cross
Entrusted with care of Jesus' mother Mary
First to believe at the empty tomb
Wrote the Gospel of John
Wrote three epistles (1, 2, 3 John)
Exiled to Patmos
Received the revelation of the end times
Spiritual Lessons
God's love is the foundation of our faith
Abiding in Christ produces spiritual fruit
Truth and love must go together
Eternal life is knowing God through Jesus
Fellowship with God and believers is essential
God's word gives us confidence and assurance
