A Summary of the Transition in Each Chapter in John

John 1‑21  •  2 min. read  •  grade level: 8
•  Chap. 1—From being disciples of John to being disciples of the Lord.
•  Chap. 2—From the old wine to the new.
•  Chap. 3—From new birth to eternal life—earthly things to heavenly things.
•  Chap. 4—From the worship of Jehovah in the earthly sanctuary in Jerusalem to the worship of the Father in spirit and truth in the heavenly sanctuary.
•  Chap. 5—From the principle of works for blessing to the principle of free grace in Christ.
•  Chap. 6—From literal meaning and application to typical meaning and application of the Old Testament Scriptures.
•  Chap. 7—From the forms of outward religion to inward satisfaction of the Person of Christ.
•  Chap. 8—From no mercy under the Law to a space for repentance in the Day of Grace.
•  Chap. 9—From darkness to light.
•  Chap. 10—From the fold to the flock.
•  Chaps. 11-12—From the sphere of death to the sphere of life.
•  Chap. 13—From Christ's earthly ministry to Christ's heavenly ministry as an Advocate with the Father.
•  Chap. 14—From Christ as the Messiah of the earthly system to Christ the Head of the new heavenly order.
•  Chap. 15—From Israel the old vine to Christ the true Vine.
•  Chap. 16—The Spirit's presence in the world proves that the old dispensation has been set aside
•  Chap. 17—Christ's high priesthood replacing Aaron’s high priesthood.
•  Chaps. 18-19—From the animal sacrifices in the Jewish economy to the one true sacrifice of the Lamb of God.
•  Chap. 20—From Christ the Messiah of Israel to Christ the Head of the new creation race, and the temple to the upper room.
•  Chap. 21—From the Levitical servants under Mosaic orders to Christian servants under the direction of Christ, "the Lord of the Harvest" (Matt. 9:38; John 4:35-38).