No Other First Love

No Other First Love

The beloved apostle John is the writer of one of the greatest prophetic books of the Bible, the Book of Revelation. This book was written about 95 AD in the island of Patmos where John was exiled under the Roman Emperor Domitian (AD 81-96). This tyrannical ruler insisted that he be worshipped as God and those who refused to do so were persecuted. This may have been the reason why John was exiled to the lonely, lifeless island of Patmos during the later part of Domitian reign.

John the Apostle is also popularly known as John the Beloved, and was once referred to as the disciple whom Jesus loved (John 21:20). He was also the one who had leaned over to Jesus during supper and asked,

"Lord who among us will betray you?" He is also the lone apostle who visited Jesus at the cross with Mary (Jesus' mother), Mary(the wife of Cleopas) and Mary Magdalene. He is the disciple whom Jesus entrusted his mother Mary. He was also with Peter and James during the transfiguration of Jesus.

The distinguished apostle is also the writer of the Gospel of John and the epistles of First, Second and Third John. The Gospel of John has a unique touch that draws someone into a closer walk with the living God, for it introduces the love of God and it introduces Jesus as the Son of God. As a living proof of it, one notable volunteer of Gideons Bible related to us the story of a prisoner who received the Gideons New Testament Bible. According to him, the prisoner who was a chain smoker was very happy upon receiving the Bible. Based on his own words, the papers are so nice, very good material to be burned to be used as an alternative for cigarette. After reading he was able to burn the first three gospels Matthew, Mark , Luke but when he arrived reading the Book of John, he started repenting. The Book of John created a deep impact upon his heart. It possesses something that will draw someone closer to His glory. It is indeed a ver powerful evangelistic tool.