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John 1 NIV - The Word Became Flesh
• The Word existed with God and was God, serving as the creator of all things and the source of life and light for humanity.
• John the Baptist was sent by God to prepare people to believe in Jesus, the true light.
• Many people did not recognize or accept Jesus, despite his presence in the world, but those who did were granted the right to become children of God.
• The Word became flesh, living among people and revealing God's glory, embodying grace and truth.
• John the Baptist clarified that he was not the Messiah but a voice calling for people to prepare for the Lord.
• John baptized with water and identified Jesus as the one who would baptize with the Holy Spirit, recognizing him as God's Chosen One.
• John acknowledged Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world and testified about witnessing the Spirit descend upon him.
• After John identified Jesus as the Lamb of God, two of his disciples followed Jesus, leading Andrew to bring his brother Simon (Peter) to him.
• Jesus called Philip to follow him, and Philip then found Nathanael, proclaiming Jesus as the one foretold by Moses and the prophets.
• Nathanael initially doubted Jesus' origins but was convinced by Jesus' insight into his character, leading him to declare Jesus as the Son of God and King of Israel.
• Jesus assured Nathanael that he would witness greater things, including a vision of heaven with angels ascending and descending on the Son of Man.