John’s
presentation in his opening words was to show that what he was proclaiming was
not just a concept or something from his head. He was referring to Jesus, the
Word of Life, Whom he had heard, seen, looked and touched.
The
false teachers, more likely a proto-type of the Gnostics, were probably saying
that Jesus was not a man but an angel. Some even suggested that His physical
body was an illusion. He wanted the believers, as well as us today, to know
that what’s coming from him was firsthand knowledge. His sharing concerning Jesus
was not mere talks but personal experiences.
In
this passage, John tells us that this Jesus is a true historical being. He existed
in Nazareth, and with God the Father in eternity. John’s concern was for the
original message concerning Jesus Christ to come through. He used the term “beginning” to help us
envisage the beginning of Jesus’ ministry here on earth. John’s point is this:
This Word of life that was with the Father in eternity had appeared on earth.
This Word of Life allows believers to have fellowship with one another, and
with God the Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ.
Being
a Christian is not doing religious things. It’s about a relationship with
Christ, the God who became flesh. It is allowing Him to invade every department
of our presently earthly lives, filling us, and transforming us so that we can
be His redemptive agents in the world. Beloved, we are all called to fulfill
God’s redemptive purpose in our world today. Let’s live for Him and be prepared
for the task ahead!
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