Observations in John 1
A study of key observations and themes in the first chapter of the Gospel of John.
1. The Eternal Word
1.1 The Word's Pre-existence
Verses: John 1:1
- The Word existed before creation.
- The Word was with God from the beginning.
1.2 The Word as God
Verses: John 1:1
- The Word was not merely 'divine' but fully God.
- This affirms the deity of Jesus Christ.
1.3 The Word and Creation
Verses: John 1:3
- All things were made through Him.
- Without Him, nothing was made that has been made.
2. The Incarnation of the Word
2.1 The Word Made Flesh
Verses: John 1:14
- The Word became a human being.
- He dwelt among us.
2.2 Beholding His Glory
Verses: John 1:14
- We beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father.
- Full of grace and truth.
3. John the Baptist's Testimony
3.1 John's Role as a Witness
Verses: John 1:6-8
- John came as a witness.
- To bear witness of the Light.
3.2 John's Humility
Verses: John 1:19-21
- John confessed he was not the Christ.
- He was not Elijah, nor the Prophet.
3.3 John's Declaration of Jesus
Verses: John 1:29
- John identified Jesus as the Lamb of God.
- Who takes away the sin of the world.
4. The Calling of the First Disciples
4.1 Andrew's Encounter
Verses: John 1:40-42
- Andrew heard John speak and followed Jesus.
- He then found his brother Simon and brought him to Jesus.
4.2 Philip and Nathanael
Verses: John 1:45-49
- Philip found Nathanael and told him about Jesus.
- Nathanael initially doubted but then confessed Jesus as the Son of God and King of Israel.