John 1:1 - The Word was with God

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Of all four Gospels, the Gospel of John is certainly the most unique. In fact, John Calvin made the interesting comment that if Matthew, Mark, and Luke exhibit Jesus' body, John's Gospel "exhibits his soul."

And in this exhibition, John starts off with a description of Jesus Christ in which he says four things about Him.

1) Jesus is the Word. In Greek, Jesus is the logos, the cause or reason for everything that exists.

2) Jesus existed in the beginning. Before time began, Jesus was.

3) Jesus was with God. Although Jesus is divine Himself, He exists in a Trinitarian relationship with God the Father.

4) Jesus is God. He contains all the attributes and characteristics of God the Father.

Today's commentary by:
Jeremy Cagle, Pastor
Middletown Bible Church, Middletown, IL

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Acts 1:3 - Jesus appeared to them over a period of forty days

After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:

What if I told you that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most documented event of ancient history?

Whether through the consistency of Scripture, the amount of non-Biblical accounts of Christ's death and resurrection, or just the devotion of followers who were willing to die for their faith, there are so many convincing proofs around us that it takes a lot of denial to ignore the resurrection!

Look at the evidence and see for yourself: Jesus is alive.

Today's commentary by:
Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, Grace NYC