What if one of the most overlooked details in the New Testament completely changes how you see the apostle John?
In this video, Joe Kirby takes viewers on a fast-moving, eye-opening walk through John’s life that raises a question most people have never seriously considered — and explains why Jesus’ own words about John still spark debate nearly 2,000 years later. This isn’t speculation for shock value. It’s a carefully connected timeline that blends Scripture, early church history and archaeology to show why John’s story stands apart from every other apostle.
Kirby breaks down how John went from a young, impulsive fisherman to the last surviving eyewitness of Jesus’ ministry, resurrection and glory. He explores why John seemed uniquely close to Jesus, why Jesus entrusted him with Mary at the cross and how a single statement from Christ ignited centuries of confusion over whether John would ever die.
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Along the way, the video clears up myths, confronts modern internet rumors head-on and shows why the Bible itself already answers the question — if you’re willing to slow down and read it carefully.
If you care about Scripture making sense, about separating truth from tradition and about strengthening your confidence in what the Bible actually teaches, this is worth your time. The video doesn’t just explain John’s timeline — it reinforces why the resurrection matters, why church history matters, and why eternal life isn’t about legends, but about trusting the same Jesus John followed to the end.
Here’s what the video digs into:
- Why John may have been closer to Jesus than most people realize
- How archaeology supports the Gospel timeline instead of undermining it
- John’s early mistakes — and why they matter for believers today
- The statement Jesus made that sparked rumors John would never die
- What early church history actually says about John’s final years
- Why modern claims that John is still alive collapse under biblical scrutiny
- How John’s life ultimately points to the promise of resurrection for all who believe
The video from Off the Kirb Ministries is a strong reminder that the Bible doesn’t fall apart under hard questions — it holds together. If you’ve ever wanted a clearer, more grounded understanding of John’s life and legacy, this is one you’ll want to watch all the way through.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.
