John 1:2-3
"He was in the beginning with God.
All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made."
Why did John use the term LOGOS meaning WORD instead of Son of God in connection with the Jesus Christ in John 1:1?
1) The Hebraic Concept
The Hebrew people knew that everything was created through God's Word. For example, "God said 'Let there be light" and in the creation the phrases "God said", "God called" gives an idea that through LOGOS the whole universe came into existence.
2) The Greek Concept
The Greek believes that a Supreme Being created the whole universe. But they believe that the power of God that made everything come into existence is impersonal. The Greeks called this impersonal power to create as LOGOS or WORD.
Apostle John chose the term Logos to connect to both Jews and Greeks in order to introduce who Jesus is.
PRINCIPLE
1) He was in the beginning with God. This tells the intimate relationship and fellowship with God. (Note : It does not imply Jesus is different from God in nature but the purpose is to set the distinguishing mark in terms of work)
2) All things were created through Him (Affirmative). This tells us the unique role of Jesus Christ in creation. He is the very instrument so that everything will exist.
3) ..and without Him nothing was made that was made (Negative). The implication of this is Jesus is God in terms of creation. Without God there will be no creation. This gives an idea that the complete work of creation is a creation of one God. God the Father and God the Son are one.
APPLICATION
1) We must acknowledge that Jesus Christ is not impersonal but personal. Therefore we must give reverence to Him.
2) We must acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the creator of ourselves. Therefore we must value my life by worshiping Him and obeying Him.
3) We must acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the creator of everything around us. Therefore we must take good care of the things He have given for us for our own good and for His glory.
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