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John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

And all spoke well of him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from his mouth. And they said, “Is not this Joseph’s son? ” Luke 4: 22 (ESV) John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. ” 46 Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth? ” Philip said to him, “Come and see. ” John 1: 45– 46 (ESV) 45 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

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 1: 1– 5 (ESV) 1 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

“John begins his Gospel by speaking about the Word – but he does not explain at first who or what the Word is. A word is a unit of speech by which we express ourselves to others. But John is not writing about speech but rather about a Person. That Person is the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God has fully expressed Himself to mankind in the Person of the Lord Jesus. By coming into John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

the world, Christ has perfectly revealed to us what God is like. By dying for us on the cross, He has told us how much God loves us. Thus Christ is God’s living Word to man, the expression of God’s thoughts. ” - Believer’s Bible Commentary by William Mac. Donald John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. 12 His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. 13 He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. Revelation 19: 11– 13 (ESV) 11 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

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 1: 1– 5 (ESV) 1 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be 16 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell… Colossians 1: 16– 19 (ESV) John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. Hebrews 1: 1– 3 (ESV) 1 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

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 1: 1– 5 (ESV) 1 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

And demons also came out of many, crying, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ. Luke 4: 41 (ESV) John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, Titus 2: 13 (ESV) 13 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

"I tell you the truth, " Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!“ John 8: 58 I and the Father are one. John 10: 30 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us. ” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? John 14: 8– 9 (ESV) 8 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed. John 17: 5 5 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

Then Jesus, knowing all that would happen to him, came forward and said to them, “Whom do you seek? ” John 18: 4 4 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven. ” 6 Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, 7 “Why does this man speak like that? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone? ” Mark 2: 5 -7 5 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20: 30 -31 30 John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

Why is it necessary to believe Jesus is God? 1. Only God could bear the full penalty for sin 2. The whole of Scripture is designed to show that no human being, no creature, could ever save man 3. Only someone who was truly and fully God could be the one mediator between the Father and humanity John 1: 14…the Word became flesh

John 1: 14…the Word became flesh