In John the Baptist, we see the humble disregard for reputation which followers of Jesus should demonstrate.
In Jesus's first recruits, we see his invitation to others to follow him freely, but not casually.
The beginning of the Gospel according to John introduces themes which will return throughout the book.
District Superintendent Jeff Brown exhorts us from 1 John to remain in Christ and to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Before we begin our in-depth study of the Gospel of John, we introduce the background and author of the book.