Joh 1:1, 14 | Family | STEP | In the beginning ; of the creation. He who was with God in the beginning of all created things, is before all things, and has existed from eternity. Compare chap . The Word ; a term applied by John to the second person of the Godhead in his eternal existence. Just as he is called "the Life" and "the Light," because he has in himself life and light, and imparts them to his creatures at his pleasure; so he is called "the Word," because in him "are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge," and by his word and Spirit he reveals them to men. See . With God ; in holy union, fellowship, and communion. Was God ; this is a direct assertion of his divine nature as existing from eternity. The Bible reveals that Jesus Christ is God, the maker of all things that ever were made. All who have the Bible are therefore bound to acknowledge him in this character, and to pay him divine honors.

John 1:1

In the beginning; of the creation. He who was with God in the beginning of all created things, is before all things, and has existed from eternity. Compare chap Joh 17:5; Col 1:17.

The Word; a term applied by John to the second person of the Godhead in his eternal existence. Just as he is called "the Life" and "the Light," because he has in himself life and light, and imparts them to his creatures at his pleasure; so he is called "the Word," because in him "are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge," and by his word and Spirit he reveals them to men. See Re 19:13.

With God; in holy union, fellowship, and communion.

Was God; this is a direct assertion of his divine nature as existing from eternity. The Bible reveals that Jesus Christ is God, the maker of all things that ever were made. All who have the Bible are therefore bound to acknowledge him in this character, and to pay him divine honors.

John 1:14

Made flesh; took upon him human nature--because a man. Thus the apostle teaches, in the most direct terms, that "the man Christ Jesus" is also the Word that was with God before the world was.

Beheld his glory; Mt 17:1-9; Mr 9:2-10.

Only begotten of the Father; possessed of his nature, and peculiarly the object of his infinite affection, dwelling in him, knowing him, and perfectly fitted to make him known.

Grace and truth; favor to the guilty, knowledge of truth, and all needed good communicated to men.