John 1:9-13

C. The appearance of the Light 1:9-13

The first section of the prologue (John 1:1-5) presents the preincarnate Word. The second section (John 1:6-8) identifies the forerunner of the Word’s earthly ministry. This third section introduces the ministry of the Incarnate Word.

"Two points receive special emphasis: one is the astonishing fact that the Word of God, true God as he is, took upon him human nature, and the other is the even more astonishing fact that when he did this, people would have nothing to do with him." [Note: Morris, pp. 82-83.]