Read John
to know the Father & make Him known
A Study of the Gospel of John
John’s Gospel traces the Son’s movement from the Father, to the Father, and back from the Father—revealing the Father’s glory and bringing God’s children into his holiness, righteousness, and love.
Came from the Father
Going to the Father
Returning from the Father
Incarnation • Life • Peace
Consecration • Holiness • Joy
Communion • Righteousness • Love
The Son comes from the Father, reveals the Father, and manifests the glory He shared with the Father before the world began.
“I came from the Father and entered the world.”
John 16:28; 17:1–5
The Son goes to the Holy Father, consecrates himself, and sanctifies his disciples in the truth as they are sent into the world.
“Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name.”
John 16:28; 17:6–19
The Son returns to the Father and brings believers into perfected oneness, so that the Father’s love—and Christ himself—may be in them.
“Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you.”
John 17:20–26
The Son’s Journey: Peace, Joy, and Love
Came from the Father
Going to the Father
Returning from the Father
The Son came from the Father to make him known and reveal his glory. In Jesus we receive eternal life and peace.
John 1:14–18; 16:33; 17:3
As Jesus goes to the Father, he glorifies him and consecrates himself for us. He prays for our holiness in truth and fullness of joy.
John 17:1–5, 13, 17–19
Through the Spirit, the Father and Son make their home with us. Jesus shares his glory, drawing us into oneness and his enduring love.
John 14:16–23; 17:22–26
Scripture First
John’s Gospel is our starting point and the measure of our interpretation.
Our Proposal
Explore John through the Father revealed by the Son, from the Prologue to the Prayer.
Supporting Scholarship
Engage commentaries and research to test, refine, and deepen our reading.