Roles of the Father as Expressed in the Gospel of Jphn

 Here are the roles of the Father as explained by Jesus in chapters of John, with supporting verses and short summaries.

 John 3

 Source of Salvation (John 3:16)  

    "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."  

    The Father is the giver of eternal life through His love, manifested by sending His Son.

 Judge and Justifier (John 3:17-18)  

    "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him."  

    The Father’s role is not to condemn but to provide the means for justification and salvation.

 John 6

 Sustainer and Provider (John 6:32-33)  

    "For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world."  

    The Father is the one who gives true spiritual sustenance, providing Jesus as the "bread of life."

 Drawer of Believers (John 6:44)  

    "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him."  

    The Father actively draws people to faith in Christ.

 Grantor of Eternal Life (John 6:40)  

    "For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life."  

    The Father’s will is to grant eternal life to those who believe in the Son.

 John 14

 Revealer of Truth through the Son (John 14:67)  

    "If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him."  

    The Father reveals Himself through the Son, making Himself known to believers.

 Dweller in Unity with the Son (John 14:10)  

    "The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works."  

    The Father works in perfect unity with the Son, accomplishing His divine purposes.

 Sender of the Helper (Holy Spirit) (John 14:16-17)  

    "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever."  

    The Father sends the Holy Spirit to empower and guide believers.

John 15

 Vinedresser (John 15:12)  

    "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser."  

    The Father prunes and nurtures believers, ensuring their spiritual growth and fruitfulness.

 Glorified through Fruitfulness (John 15:8)  

    "By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples."  

    The Father’s role includes being glorified through the obedience and fruitbearing of His followers.

 John 16

 Source of Jesus’ Mission (John 16:28)  

    "I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father."  

    The Father is the origin of Jesus’ mission and the destination of His return.

 Lover of Believers (John 16:27)  

    "For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God."  

    The Father has a direct, personal love for those who believe in Jesus.

 Answerer of Prayers in Jesus’ Name (John 16:23)  

    "Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you."  

    The Father answers prayers made in the name of Jesus.

These summaries reflect the multifaceted role of the Father in salvation, relationship, provision, and guidance as taught by Jesus.

More: Lesson 11 - The Father, the Son, and the Spirit.