“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 Why did John begin his Gospel by speaking of the Word? When John speaks of the “Word” does he refer to information, a concept, an idea or something else? John does not immediately explain who the…
“He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.” Giov 1:23 John was Jesus’ cousin, but categorically denied that he was the Christ that everyone was waiting for. The really important thing that John B. did was to announce the…
“He came to his own, and his own received him not.” John 1:11 When one finds out who Jesus is and what he came to do here on earth, one should not “waste time” deciding whether or not to be on his side. The question arises: why are there so many incredulous people? When Jesus…
12 “but to all who received him he gave the right to become children of God: to those, that is, who believe in his name;” (John 1:12) How does a person become part of God’s family? Unfortunately, we must point out that most people “reject” Jesus as Messiah and Lord of life (see v.11). Today…