Lesson 186: John 20:31

John writes decades after the resurrectionResurrection is God’s act of raising the dead to new life — first seen in Christ’s victory over the grave, and ultimately fulfilled when all humanity is raised for judgment, transformation, and eternal destiny. More for communities needing assurance that JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More fulfills Scripture as ChristJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More and Son of GodSon of God is a biblical title describing Jesus’ unique identity as the divine Son who shares the Father’s nature, reveals His character, and accomplishes His redemptive work. It appears throughout Scripture to express His authority, His relationship with the Father, and His role in salvation. More. Signs in the Gospel point beyond themselves to faithFaith is the act of trusting God’s character, promises, and redemptive work even before the outcome is seen. In Scripture, faith is not blind belief but a confident reliance on God’s truth, rooted in His past actions and revealed purpose. It is the foundation of the believer’s relationship with God and the driving force behind obedience, endurance, and hope.... More and life.

After the resurrectionResurrection is God’s act of raising the dead to new life — first seen in Christ’s victory over the grave, and ultimately fulfilled when all humanity is raised for judgment, transformation, and eternal destiny. More appearances and Peter's restoration, John states his selective purpose: signs recorded to produce belief in JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More as MessiahMessiah means “Anointed One,” the promised deliverer foretold throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. In the New Testament, Jesus is revealed as this Messiah — the fulfillment of prophecy, the bearer of God’s kingdom, and the one who accomplishes redemption through His life, death, and resurrection (Isaiah 9:6–7; Daniel 9:25; John 4:25–26). More and Son of GodSon of God is a biblical title describing Jesus’ unique identity as the divine Son who shares the Father’s nature, reveals His character, and accomplishes His redemptive work. It appears throughout Scripture to express His authority, His relationship with the Father, and His role in salvation. More, resulting in life in his name.