John 1:1-18
The Word — The Communion of God (vv. 1–5)
- His deity
- His community
- His creativity
- His majesty
The Flesh — The Incarnation of God (vv. 6–13)
- His witness
- His rejection
- His reception
The Glory — The Revelation of God (vv. 14- 18)
- His grandeur
- His glory
- His grace
More to Consider
Most of the NT creeds are found in the writings of Paul and most were likely passed along in the churches orally before and during Paul’s ministry. The NT creeds and traditions predate the NT writings themselves and focus generally on Jesus’ identity, activity, and commands, but mostly on his death and resurrection that was central to the core message of the earliest churches. The affirmations in these creeds and traditions reflect the earliest Christian beliefs and practices and focus on Jesus’ ministry and teachings, death and resurrection by the mid AD. 30s.
Lee Martin McDonald
The early Christian creeds leave an essential question for modern-day Christians: Does this evidence of the resurrection inspire you as it did first-century Christians? When you hear that Jesus rose from the dead, do you want to share the good news about Jesus with others? We must continue to share our common belief in the risen Jesus so we can remember him, praise him, and be stirred to share him with others. Dr. Bob Martin III
He began His ministry by being hungry, yet He is the Bread of Life.
Jesus ended His earthly ministry by being thirsty, yet He is the Living Water.
Jesus was weary, yet He is our rest. Jesus paid tribute, yet He is the King.
Jesus was accused of having a demon, yet He cast out demons.
Jesus wept, yet He wipes away our tears.
Jesus was sold for thirty pieces of silver, yet He redeemed the world.
Jesus was brought as a lamb to the slaughter, yet He is the Good Shepherd.
Jesus died, yet by His death He destroyed the power of death.
Gregory of Nazianzus, A.D. 381.
