John 1:1, 4, 16-18

In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.

The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone.

From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.