John 1:1-5

The Word Becomes Flesh

Lets read the Gospel of John Chapter 1 verses 1 through 5.

English Standard Version (Chapter 1)

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God

Who was this Word?

we will get back to this in a minute.

He was in the beginning with God

Ah, the Word is a HE.

AND

HE was in the beginning with God.

So the Word is a HE and He was in the beginning with God.

So who is this He that was the Word and was with God in the beginning?

Are you ready for this?

the Word was and always has been Jesus.

Wow wait a minute! Really? how did you get that you might ask?

First Lets talk about this Gospel The gospel of John. John wrote this Gospel to show that Jesus was God, unique from God the Father. We will see repeatedly through our studies that: the miracles, the I AM statements, and the resurrection demonstrate that Jesus is, was, and will always be God.

John himself says