Who are the recipientsintended recipients of the fourth gospel (John)?
For example, is it for:
- The Jewish community who had questions about the identity of Jesus? OR
- The Gentiles who need to know thatthe relationship between Jesus isand God incarnate? What is the purpose of the fourth Gospel?
- Evangelistic?
- Pastoral? Please provide your answers(if possible include footnote for your answer)
A good answer should explain what the gospel was intended to communicate to this audience.
Please provide your answers, including clear citations if possible.