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The Word became flesh (5)       [John 1:1-4, 9-14]                     Why did God the Son, “the Word,” become “flesh” (man)?  What is its purpose?  Its purpose is threefold: (1) To dwell among us, (2) To be the mediator between God and us, (3) To be peace offerings.                The first purpose for God the Son, “the Word,” to become “flesh” (man) is to dwell among us.                   Look at John 1:14a – “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us ….”   Here, the word 'dwell' means 'to pitch a tent' or 'to live in a tent'.   In the Old Testament, the first passage in which the word “dwell” appears is Genesis 4:20 – “ Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who dwell in tents and have liv...

The Word became flesh (3)     [John 1:1-4, 9-14]                     The Bible says that the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who is “the Word,” is also God.  Look at John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”  The Bible says that Jesus Christ, who is “the Word,” is “God.”  Look at Isaiah 9:6 – “ For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.”   This is the word prophesied by the prophet Isaiah about the birth (incarnation) of the Son Jesus, and refers to Jesus who will come as “Mighty God.”   Look at 1 John 5:20 – “And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son...