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John begins his gospel by stating, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). This statement affirms the eternal nature and divinity of Jesus, who is identified as the Word made flesh (John 1:14).
The delayed revelation of Jesus’ name in the prologue (the Gospel According to John 1:1–18) reflects the author’s understanding of Jewish respect for the holiness of God’s name, and it sets the stage for Jesus to claim God’s name as his own.
21 gru 2016 · An Unwelcome Sunrise (John 1:1-18) “Though he was rich, yet for our sake he became poor, so that by his poverty we might become rich.”. — St. Augustine. John 1:1-18: In the beginning was the Word: and the Word was with God and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.
Questions for reflection. 1. In this very rich and powerful text, what word, sentence or phrase most caught your attention? 2. As you gaze on the baby Jesus, so small and so helpless lying in your crib, do you see him as the Word of God? Do you see Him as hope being born?
4 cze 2017 · Read John 1:1 - 18 Reflections: In his prologue, the apostle John, one of Jesus’ chosen disciples writes to inform his readers of the truth concerning Jesus Christ.
29 gru 2020 · Sunday Scripture Reflection: John 1:1-18. On this Second Sunday of Christmas, we hear the opening words of the Gospel according to John. Of the four Gospel accounts, John's account is filled with the most theological language and connections to the Hebrew Scripture.
2 sty 2014 · Christ Jesus, the God-man, is our next of kin, a Brother born for adversity. In all our affliction He is afflicted; He is tenderness itself toward us. He did not come to earth just to pay...
