First Baptist Church of New Holland PA

The WORD Became Flesh - John 1:1-18

Pastor Deane Boyd - December 27, 2020

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From the dictionary…

The Incarnation, in·car·na·tion /ˌinkärˈnāSH(ə)n/, Theology. The doctrine that the second person of the Trinity assumed human form in the person of Jesus Christ and is both fully God and fully man.

Who Is the WORD of John 1:1?

• The Word WAS v 1
• The Word was WITH GOD v 1
• The Word was GOD v 1
• The Word was made flesh v 14
• The Word dwelt among us v 14

What does the WORD bring to us?

• He brings life v 4
• He brings light vs 4-5, 9
• He brings grace vs 14, 16-17
• He brings truth vs 14, 17

Why did the WORD become flesh?

• Because of our great need Hebrews 2:17
• Because of God’s great love 1 John 4:9-10

How should I respond to the WORD?

• Receive vs 10-12
• Re-echo vs 6-8, Luke 2:10
• Rejoice - Emmanuel has come!