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Nov 30, 2023 · Jesus, in John 14:6, identifies Himself as “the way, the truth and the life.” Thus, only the Word of Life imparts true life; seeking eternal life apart from Him proves futile. Jesus is not just the Giver of life; He is life. Believing in the person and redemptive work of the Word of life grants eternal life.
- The Word (Gk. Logos) of John 1
- Purpose of The Proclamation of The Word of Life
- V.1 Introduction to The “Subject,” The Word of Life
- V.2 Facts About The Word of Life
- V.3 Fellowship, The Purpose of The Proclamation of The Word of Life
- V.4 The Fulfillment of Joy in Fellowship
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The Word of Greek Philosophy
John’s use of Word (Gk. logos) to describe Christ was a term understood by the culture of the first century as they were well-versed in Greek philosophy. To them, the logosis the rational mind or the logic of God which orders the universe. The soul was seen as a spark of the divine gods that was imprisoned in an evil body of lust and desire. The gospel identifies Jesus as eternal and unoriginated God who was the agent of creation and the source of all life. As the Word, He was always in intim...
The Word Enters His Own Creation
The God of Greek philosophy, similar to the Deist of the 18thcentury, is impersonal, transcendent, and passionless. For them, God was not involved in the life of man. John’s revelation of Christ is that God entered into His own creation for the purpose of man’s redemption.
The Word Became Man
The testimony of John was that the Word or logos was not a creation or emanation from God, but very God Himself. The logos as a personal and eternal God who took on flesh and became man was incoherent to the thinking of those in the first century (as well as for many up to the present moment). Matter was seen as evil. It was impossible for a perfect God to take on evil matter. The antichrists had to progressively alter God’s revelation of the Son to fit the prevailing philosophy of the day. T...
The purpose of this proclamation is so that the readers might share in fellowship with the author, a true fellowship, which is with the Father and the Son as well. John writes both a polemic against the deceit and lies of the false teachers, and an exhortation of reassurance to the saved believers who remain in his fellowship and apostolic teaching...
The Reality of the Incarnation
Christ never had a beginning. Whenever there was a beginning He was there (Gen 1:1, John 1:1, John 2:11; 1 John 1:1). He always “was.” Vine states, “The apostle sets forth Christ as having come into human existence from the eternity of the past. Having been pre-existent He became manifested.” From the beginning alludes to eternity past and the Logos with the Father, but the focus is from the beginning of Jesus’ earthly life and ministry. The beginning in John’s letter primarily relates to the...
The Word of Life
The title, the Word of Life for Jesus Christ, signifies Him as the pre-existent One from eternity past who created all things, and is the source of all life: physical and spiritual (John 1:4; 5:26; 6:57; 10:10; 11:25; 14:6; 17:3; 20:31). He was the Father’s agent in the creation of the universe, and then He filled it with life. The Father’s plan of redemption required the eternal Word to take upon Himself flesh, and to add to His deity the nature of man. God became man so that he could die. T...
Eternal Life with the Father
God’s Son, who is eternal life (1 John 5:20), is the true God. The antichrists substitute a god of their making for Him. Eternal life is unoriginated existence of the Son.There was never a time when the Son was not present.
Manifested Life
The reality of the incarnation for us today comes through personal testimony of those who were there. He was not an illusion, a phantom or mere emanation. Have seen Personal Experience And declare Public Testimony Declare unto you Personal Testimony to Church The seeing, hearing, and handling of the Person of Christ relates to His earthly ministry as well as His ministry after the resurrection. Here, He is man with flesh and bone but also Lord and God. The testimony of Thomas is the climax of...
Redemption Based Upon the Word of Life
Vine states that, “The life was manifested not merely to reveal God but to bring the redeemed into a relationship with Him.” Fellowship with God is based upon Jesus as the way, truth, and life (John 14:6). Jesus is the source of the life of God, eternal life. He who has the Son has life. Our fellowship with God is through the life of Christ. The apostolic testimony is the truth that brings us into that fellowship. The basis of all fellowship is the testimony of the apostles regarding Jesus. H...
The joy John speaks of is the joy that He imparts through fellowship and joint-participation in His work. “Our” joy is the joy of the apostles, and all who are in fellowship with His eternal life. The fulfillment or perfection of this joy results from walking in truth, light, and love. Jesus also spoke of His joybeing fulfilled in the disciples as ...
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Dec 1, 2021 · 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.
John weaves all these ideas into a stunning conclusion: the word at the beginning of life has now become human so we can see and know his life personally. We can now relate to the Word that shaped the universe. The Word is a person and he can reshape our lives. The author of Hebrews further develops this idea.
Jan 4, 2022 · The Greek word translated “Word” in this passage is Logos, and it was common in both Greek philosophy and Jewish thought of that day. For example, in the Old Testament the “word” of God is often personified as an instrument for the execution of God’s will (Psalm 33:6; 107:20; 119:89; 147:15-18).
The "word of life" means the gospel, called the "word of life" because it is the message that promises life; or perhaps this is a Hebraism, denoting the living, or life-giving word. The gospel stands thus in contrast with all human systems of religion - for they have no efficacy to save - and to the law which "killeth;" see the John 6:63 , note, and 2 Corinthians 3:6 , note.
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Feb 20, 2023 · The original Greek word translated here as “living” means “to have life” or “alive.” The Word of God is alive because God is a living God (Hebrews 3:12). Jesus said, “The very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life” (John 6:63, NLT). In the parable of the sower, Jesus compared God’s Word to seed (Matthew 13:1–23 ...
