john 1:1-5

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

The same was in the beginning with God.

All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing
made that was made.

In Him was life; and the life was the Light of men.


And the Light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
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John 1:1-5 is the Heart of Theology.

Here God gives us the Truth of who Jesus was - and is:

In John 1:1-5 God says in no uncertain terms that God and
Jesus are One. 

In the beginning (when God created the Earth)
the Word (Jesus) was there - with God.

Then he repeats himself - if we didn't get it the first time:

The same (the Word or Jesus) was in the beginning (Creation) with God.

All things (Creation) were made by Him (the Word/Jesus);
and without Him (the Word/Jesus) was not any thing made
that was made (Creation).

In Him (the Word/Jesus) was Life (Light);
And the Life (the Light/the Word/Jesus) was the Light (Hope/Love/His
Teachings etc.) of men (mankind.)

And the Light shineth in darkness; and the darkness
comprehended it not.

For me this last part says that when Jesus (the Word) came to
us we didn't understand who He was.

Now I am choosing to think that 'comprehended it not' means
that we don't always 'get it' or we are not capable of 'getting it'
unless we look to Jesus - the Word and the Light - for guidance.

For me John 1:1-5 is not the most beautiful and poetic Scripture
in the Bible - but merely the most meaningful.

For me John 1:1-5 holds the key to the Kingdom of Heaven.
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It has been a long day for stidh - putting away Christmas decorations and
at the same time organizing the garage - so if I seem even a little confused
on this then please someone step up and say something.

Or if anyone has a slightly different take on it then I would welcome any
comment about it.

Thanks.