John 1:1-5, 14

I. “In the beginning…” (John 1:1)

A. Compare with Genesis 1:1
B. “…was the Word” (Proverbs 8:23; John 17:5; 8:53-58)
C. He was the creative agent through whom the beginning began (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16-17)

II. “And the Word was with God” (John 1:1)

A. Not “in” or “from,” but “with”
B. “…and the Word was God” (Philippians 2:6; Judges 13:19-22; Joshua 5:13-15; Revelation 5:12)

III. “The Word became flesh” (John 1:14)

A. He chose to become flesh so He could redeem mankind (Philippians 2:7; John 1:5)
B. We must shine as lights (John 1:6-9; Matthew 5:16)
C. Show the love of Christ (Philippians 2:8; Romans 5:6-11)