Matthew Henry Commentary John 1:1-5

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him; and without him was not anything made that hath been made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not." — John 1:1-5 (ASV)

The clearest reason why the Son of God is called the Word seems to be that as our words explain our minds to others, so the Son of God was sent in order to reveal His Father's mind to the world. What the evangelist says of Christ proves that He is God.

He asserts, His existence in the beginning; His coexistence with the Father. The Word was with God. All things were made by Him, and not as an instrument. Without Him nothing was made that has been made, from the highest angel to the lowliest worm.

This shows how well qualified He was for the work of our redemption and salvation. The light of reason, as well as the life of sense, is derived from Him, and depends upon Him. This eternal Word, this true Light shines, but the darkness comprehends it not.

Let us pray without ceasing, that our eyes may be opened to behold this Light, that we may walk in it; and thus be made wise unto salvation, by faith in Jesus Christ.