26 Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” 28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” 30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. (John 20)
For centuries, scholars have been pointing out how different John is from the other three gospels. John assumes that many have heard the facts presented in the other Gospels. His emphasis on the signs pointing to Who Christ is, as well as Jesus' own "I Am" statements, along with the summary passage we read above, point the reader to re-examine the evidence of Who Christ is, and having done so, to believe in Him, to trust in Him, to receive the eternal life Christ offers. This passage is in effect an expansion on the best known verse: John 3:16:“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."
Look inside the Gospel of John. Look for signs of life. Look for signs of God's love. Look for the evidence that compels you to say like Thomas: "My Lord and My God!" Show Me. Tell the world.
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