John 1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. I. He is ESSENTIALLY LIFE — the Living One, as opposed to dying men. II. He is the EXEMPLARY LIFE; for all things exist in the Word, which is the idea of all things living. III. He is the CAUSE AND SOURCE OF NATURAL LIFE to all; the Maker of all things, from whom life has been communicated to all things living; and He is also the sustainer of that life which at the first He imparted; both the giver and the preserver of life to all. IV. He is the CAUSE AND SOURCE OF SUPERNATURAL LIFE; the grace and the glory of all God's faithful children; commencing this life by the communication of His grace, and so bestowing upon men faith, hope, and charity; perfecting this life by the communication of His glory, in which we shall enjoy the beatific vision of God. (W. Denton, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: In him was life; and the life was the light of men. |
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