Called “The Gospel of Love,” John has won the affection of Christians who turn to it first for inspiration. Because of its universal appeal, this Gospel is the first to be translated into a foreign language or dialect, and it is the most widely distributed of the Gospels. John seeks to prove conclusively that Jesus is the Son of God and that all who believe in him will have eternal life. John focused on the uniqueness of Jesus, portraying him as the Creator who became flesh and dwelt among men as the Lamb of God “who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). As we view the Gospels together, we see a progression of teaching in each book. Matthew, for example, ends with the Resurrection, Mark closes with the Ascension, Luke gives the promise of the Holy Spirit, and in John our Lord breathes the Holy Spirit upon his disciples and speaks of his return.