The Word of Life

The Word of Life is Revealed (1 John 1:1)

The gospel is a mystery revealed

The gospel illuminates the need for reconciliation to God

John describes in this verse how the Word of Life is revealed

The Word of Life was from the beginning (Transcendence)

John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was in the beginning with God.  All things were made through Him, and without Him was not anything made that was made.  In Him was life and the life was the light of men.  The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

The Word of Life is experienced in the present (Immanence) 

John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 14:25-26 These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you.  But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He will teach you all things and bring to remembrance all that I have said to you.

Word of Life Revealed:

The Word of Life is to be Repeated (1 John 1:2)

The life was made manifest

We have seen it and testify to it

We proclaim the eternal life which was with the Father

The Word of Life is to be Repeated (proclaimed) by those who have experienced His salvation. 

The Word of Life Calls for a Response (1 John 1:3-4)

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