The Writings of John the Beloved (Religion 390R): Course Outline

Lesson 1: Introduction to John the Beloved

Suggested Lesson Material

• New Testament Student Manual (Church Educational System manual, 2014), 195–96.

• Bible Dictionary, “John.”

• Bible Dictionary, “John, Epistles of.”

• Bible Dictionary, “John, Gospel of.”

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• As we prayerfully study and apply the teachings of John, our faith in the Savior and His divine mission can increase.

Lesson 2: John 1

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• Jesus Christ was a God in premortality and the Creator under the direction of Heavenly Father (see John 1:1–3).

• If we receive and follow the Savior, He will give us power to become exalted sons and daughters of God (see John 1:12).

• As we accept the invitation to learn of and follow Jesus Christ, we will receive our own witness of Him (see John 1:35–51).

Lesson 3: John 2

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• The Savior knew He had a divine mission to fulfill (see John 2:1–11).

• Jesus Christ has power over the physical elements (see John 2:1–11).

• The temple is the House of God, and we should show reverence for it (see John 2:12–17).

Lesson 4: John 3–4

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• We must be born of water and the Spirit to enter the kingdom of God (see John 3:3–5).

• Heavenly Father sent His Only Begotten Son to save those who believe in and obey Him (see John 3:14–21).

• If we come unto Jesus Christ and earnestly partake of His gospel, He will bless us with eternal life (see John 4:10–14).

Lesson 5: John 5–6

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• Through the power and mercy of Jesus Christ, we can be made whole (see John 5:1–9).

• If we internalize, or apply, the teachings and Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can receive eternal life (see John 6:32–58).

Lesson 6: John 7

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• If we do Heavenly Father’s will, we will receive a testimony of His doctrine (see John 7:17).

Lesson 7: John 8–10

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• If we follow the Savior, we will avoid spiritual darkness and be filled with His light (see John 8:12).

• As we exercise faith in Jesus Christ, our spiritual vision and understanding become clearer (see John 9).

• If we come to know the Good Shepherd’s voice and follow Him, He will lead us to eternal life (see John 10:1–29).

Lesson 8: John 11

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• Jesus Christ has power over death and is “the resurrection, and the life” (see John 11:1–44).

Lesson 9: John 12–13

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• Miracles alone do not cause us to believe in Jesus Christ (see John 12:9–19, 34–37).

• If we choose to believe in Jesus Christ, we will not live in spiritual darkness (see John 12:42–46).

• Following the Savior’s example of serving others brings us happiness (see John 13:1–17).

Lesson 10: John 14–16

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• We show our love for the Lord by keeping His commandments (see John 14:15).

• If we abide in the Lord by keeping His commandments, His love will abide in us and we will bring forth righteous works (see John 15:4–10).

• The Holy Ghost can guide us to all truth and show us things to come (see John 16:7–13).

Lesson 11: John 17

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• To receive eternal life, we must come to know Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ (see John 17:1–3).

• True disciples of Jesus Christ are in the world but not of the world (see John 17:8–16).

Lesson 12: John 18–19

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• Placing our own interests ahead of doing what is right will lead us to sin (see John 18:28–19:16).

• We can follow the Savior’s example by choosing to help others even when we ourselves are in need (see John 19:25–27).

Lesson 13: John 20–21

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• Jesus Christ overcame death through His resurrection (see John 20:1–20).

• By choosing to believe the testimonies of the prophets and apostles concerning Jesus Christ, we can receive eternal life (see John 20:31).

• When we love Heavenly Father and the Savior more than anything else, we will feed Their sheep (see John 21:10–17).

Lesson 14: 1 John

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• If we receive and follow the teachings of the prophets and apostles, we can have fellowship with the Father and the Son (see 1 John 1:1–7).

• Jesus Christ is our Advocate with the Father, and He paid the price for our sins (see 1 John 2:1–3).

• We show our love for God when we love and serve one another (see 1 John 3:10–23).

Lesson 15: 2 John and 3 John

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• If we continue to abide in the doctrine of Jesus Christ, we will have the Father and the Son with us (see 2 John 1:6–9).

• Living the gospel not only brings joy to ourselves, but also to others (see 3 John 1:3–4).

Lesson 16: Revelation 1

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• Jesus Christ watches over and cares for His faithful followers (see Revelation 1:12–20).

Lesson 17: Revelation 2–3

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• Because the Lord knows each of us, He can give us personal commendation and correction (see Revelation 2:2–6, 8–9, 13–16, 19–20).

• Because the Lord loves us, He corrects us so we will repent (Revelation 3:19).

Lesson 18: Revelation 4

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• As we recognize Heavenly Fathers greatness, we desire to worship and praise Him (see Revelation 4:2–11).

Lesson 19: Revelation 5

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• Jesus Christ is the only one who is worthy and able to redeem us (see Revelation 5:9–13).

Lesson 20: Revelation 6–7

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• If we endure tribulation faithfully and become pure through Jesus Christ’s Atonement, we will enjoy celestial glory with Him and Heavenly Father (see Revelation 7:13–17).

Lesson 21: Revelation 8–9

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• The Lord’s judgments will come upon the wicked who do not repent (see Revelation 9:20–21).

Lesson 22: Revelation 10–11

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• Although Satan may prevail at times against the righteous, the righteous will ultimately prevail through the power of the Lamb of God (see Revelation 11).

Lesson 23: Revelation 12–14

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• We can overcome Satan in his war against us by relying on the Atonement of Jesus Christ and remaining true to our testimony of Him (see Revelation 12:9–11).

• God restored the gospel in the last days to prepare the earth’s inhabitants for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ (see Revelation 14:6–7).

Lesson 24: Revelation 15–16

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• If we are watchful and spiritually ready, we will be prepared for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ (see Revelation 16:15).

Lesson 25: Revelation 17–18

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• In the last days, Jesus Christ will overcome the wickedness of the world (see Revelation 17:14).

• Separating ourselves from the wickedness of the world helps us avoid sin and the judgments that will come upon the wicked in the last days (see Revelation 18:1–5).

Lesson 26: Revelation 19

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• If we are clean and righteous, we will be ready for the Second Coming of the Lord (see Revelation 19:7–10).

Lesson 27: Revelation 20

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• If we are faithful to Jesus Christ, we will have part in the First Resurrection and reign with Him during the Millennium (see Revelation 20:4–6)

• Jesus Christ will judge us out of the books that have been written, according to our works (see Revelation 20:12–15).

Lesson 28: Revelation 21–22

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

• In the celestial kingdom, God will dwell with and comfort His people, and they will no longer experience, death, sorrow, or pain (see Revelation 21:1–7).

• If we keep the commandments, we will inherit all the blessings of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and enter the celestial kingdom (see Revelation 22:14).