About this episode

This episode explores the purpose of John's gospel, the significance of belief, and the journey from curiosity to living faith through biblical stories.

We trace John’s purpose for writing and follow the arc from signs to the cross and the empty tomb, showing how belief shifts from ideas to personal trust. Stories of Nicodemus, the healed, and Thomas show how curiosity grows into a living faith that begins now. • why John wrote his gospel and what belief means • Nicodemus and the new birth by the Spirit • seven signs pointing to Jesus’ identity and mission • Cana’s joy, distant healing, Bethesda’s restoration • feeding the crowd and walking ...

People in this episode

Host: Jacqueline Williams Adewole

Topics covered

• belief
• faith
• gospel of John
• spiritual rebirth
• miracles of Jesus
• personal trust

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John

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