Called To Be Friends: Unlocking the Heart of John's Gospel

by Ian Galloway

Is it really possible to accept Jesus' invitation and become a friend of God? To know God is one of humanity's deepest desires - but how can it happen?Called to Be Friends is the result of exciting new research that unlocks the pattern of the Gospel of John to answer these questions. Ian Galloway reveals that John was written as a literary 'temple' that invites the reader inside to meet the person of Jesus. It is constructed as an elegant sequence of narrative panels, each with a section of the Old Testament written in underneath, to create a biblically rich space where the reader can encounter Jesus.The author's narrative analysis breaks new ground, but Called to Be Friends is written for everyone, and unlocks this beloved Gospel in a fresh and accessible way.

405 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 27, 2021

Reviews

[Daniel Clemence]

A nice analysis of John's gospel. The literary analysis of John's gospel with the comparison between stories. That said, I think it misses some deep analysis of the philosophy of John's gospel which I think is disappointing. There wasn't any mention of John 1 Logos being about rationality. It is a good study guide of John's gospel.

[Sofia Sosa]

Great way to deepen your understanding and familiarity with John's gospel. Very interesting connections between Jesus' life and the old testament (not just prophecies but relation to characters or specific stories). Really achieves the purpose to help you meet Jesus as a friend and be even more in awe of who He is and what He's done.