And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
the Word — ο Λόγος Definite article
Last time John calls Jesus Christ by this name in this Gospel
The second person of the Trinity; the Triune Godhead
Deity
was made flesh or, became flesh
flesh, not man, σαρξ not ἄνθρωπος
The son of God was in every way human, assuming our entire human nature.
This does not mean he was sinful.
He also took a body that was like ours which was subject to fatigue, hunger, pain.
There was a permanent union of human and divine natures in the person of Jesus Christ, so that Christ is 100% God and 100% human.
(see Athanasian Creed)
Gal 4:4
and dwelt among us
(tabernacled, tented)
he lived among us.
his impeccable life was on constant public display
and we beheld his glory
at the Transfiguration Mat 17:1-2
the glory as of the only begotten of the Father
John 17:5 John 17:24 2 Peter 1:17
full of grace and truth
does this speak of graciousness?
or
does this speak of the riches Christ brought with him for us?
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