The Greek word “eidō” is one of the most used words in the Book of John, appearing over two dozen times. It means: “to know without any doubt.” So it’s clear that the writer of this Gospel, the Apostle John, wants his readers to be sure of the point he’s trying to get across, which he articulates in the closing words of his account: “...this has been written so that you may believe [without any doubt] that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that by believing you may have life in His name.” Now, it’s no secret many of us struggle with doubt—doubt about God, the future, our place in the world. And that doubt can be debilitating and overwhelming. But it’s in the midst of that doubt that God wants to point us to the solid foundation that we can know and build our lives on—without any doubt.

A major theme in the Book of John is how Jesus fulfills the entirety of God’s Law on our behalf. So yes, Jesus is our Lord and Savior—but he’s even more than that! As we study the Scriptures, we see themes of God’s goodness at work in the ministry of Jesus with new eyes. We see Jesus not just as our Lord and Savior, but as Prophet, Priest, and King.