Untitled Homily

John End of prolog

Logos 1:1

(Reformed Forum) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBBeTRPgKxA&list=PLt5DwS6MFoBCNvLAA09cZZi40oaSKBjpX&index=1

v3 chapter 1- 2 absolute categorical statements:

all things were made through him. (JW add, “except him”) -first of creatures

without him nothing was made! The Logos was uncreated, sharing in the same substance as the Father.

v14

Anti nostic- (nostic- flesh and spirit opposed)

Tabernacles among us.

“become” no change in the divine logos - he takes on flesh. Same eternal son is not changed when enfleshed. Didn’t have to become flesh, but he did.

Rather a covenantal change in relationship.

Always with people in the past.

But in these last days, he himself has come to his holy temple

Will you receive him?

The Glory of God:

Ezekiel's visions of the glory of God, particularly in the context of the Temple, foreshadow the presence of God manifest in Jesus Christ. In the New Testament, Jesus is referred to as the dwelling place of God's glory (John 1:14), and the imagery in Ezekiel contributes to the redemptive-historical understanding of God's presence among His people.

"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." (John 1:14, ESV)

Here are some redemptive-historical patterns connected to John 1:14:

Incarnation as Fulfillment:

John 1:14 signifies the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises and prophecies regarding the coming of the Messiah. The Word becoming flesh in the person of Jesus Christ marks the culmination of God's redemptive plan, as anticipated throughout the Old Testament.

Presence of God among His People:

The phrase "dwelt among us" in John 1:14 echoes the idea of God's presence among His people, as seen in the Old Testament, particularly in the Tabernacle and the Temple. This redemptive-historical pattern signifies that Jesus is the ultimate manifestation of God's dwelling among humanity. Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”

The Glory of God Revealed:

The reference to seeing the glory of the only Son from the Father echoes the Old Testament theme of the glory of God, as manifested in the Temple, the Ark of the Covenant, and various divine encounters. In John 1:14, the glory is seen in the person of Jesus, emphasizing the unique and divine nature of Christ.

Full of Grace and Truth:

The mention of Jesus being "full of grace and truth" connects with redemptive themes found throughout the Old Testament. God's grace and truth are evident in His dealings with His people, and in Jesus, these attributes are fully revealed and extended to humanity for salvation.

Covenant Fulfillment:

The Incarnation in John 1:14 is a significant moment in the fulfillment of God's covenant promises. God becoming flesh in Jesus is the ultimate expression of God's faithfulness to His covenant with His people, surpassing all the covenantal patterns seen in the Old Testament.

The Word as Creator and Redeemer:

The reference to "the Word" (logos) in John 1:14 connects with the Old Testament understanding of God's creative and redemptive agency. Through the Word, God created all things, and now, in Jesus Christ, the Word brings about redemption and reconciliation.

In summary, John 1:14 encapsulates profound redemptive-historical patterns, revealing the fulfillment of Old Testament promises, the presence of God among His people, the revelation of God's glory, the embodiment of grace and truth, the fulfillment of the covenant, and the Word as both Creator and Redeemer. This verse is a crucial link between the Old and New Testaments, highlighting the continuity and fulfillment of God's redemptive plan in Jesus Christ.‌