Episode 11 - Summary Review of John's Prologue

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A Summary Review of the Prologue in John’s Gospel

So what should be clear from the prologue of John’s gospel is that:

  1. The Word was in the beginning (of time) - Meaning? It was pre-existing before anything else. Making a clear connection to the Creation account of Genesis 1, John says that the Word was “with God” and “was God.” The bottom line is that John is saying that everything true of God is true of the Word.

  1. The Word was involved in every single aspect of Creation.

  2. In the Word was life.

  3. The Word was the “true light” that provides light for all mankind.

  4. The Word became flesh (human), and dwelt among humans. John and others saw his glory that could only be attributed to God. 

  5. A man by the name of John the Baptist was a messenger of God to tell others about the Word. John the Baptist was not to be confused with the Word.

  6. Moses, one of God’s greatest prophets, was used to deliver God’s Law to the Israelites. But, the Christ (Messiah - Appointed One) Jesus was the source of God’s grace and truth. 

As John has revealed more and more information about the Word in this prologue, he makes the connection of the Word to Jesus of Nazareth who he was close friends with, saw the evidence of His divine nature. He’s telling us upfront before he gives us his own account of Jesus’ earthly life and ministry that Jesus is the eternal Word and unique, one-of-a-kind “Son” of God. He is eternal and was involved in every aspect of Creation.

If these podcasts have not led you to how John’s prologue has made these points, please contact me at favesofdave@gmail.com .