The book of John is named after the writer attributed to the book. In Chapter 1, John mentions John. Who is that John?
Answer John the Baptist
The writer John starts his gospel by talking about John the Baptist, the man prophesied to herald the coming of Jesus Christ. John the Baptist got his name because he baptized people in the Jordan River, used as a defining moment for people to show their commitment to preparing for the coming Lord, Jesus the son of God.
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