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Hyper-realistic 16:9 image of Jesus Christ of Nazareth as a 1st-century Middle Eastern Jewish man, with olive skin and dark hair, standing calmly as glowing Bible scripture is integrated into His skin and robe, symbolizing “the Word made flesh,” against a soft, earth-toned background.

Jesus Is The Word

January 09, 20261 min read

John 1:1, 14 (ESV)

1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” 14 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

John opens his Gospel with a powerful truth: Jesus is the Word. Not just someone who spoke God’s Word—but God’s Word made flesh.

The Bible tells us God’s Word is living and active. John helps us understand why. Scripture is God’s Word breathed out, and Jesus is that same Word sent into the world.

Through the life of Christ, God revealed Himself in the clearest way possible. In Jesus, we see God’s character, His heart, and His will lived out in real time.

Hebrews reminds us that God now speaks through His Son. When we read the Gospels and observe the life of Jesus, we are watching the Word of God in motion.

Jesus reveals God’s glory through:
How He lived
How He loved
How He served

This means Scripture isn’t just something to study—it’s something to receive. God’s Word carries life. As we read it, Christ works in us to heal, to save, and to shape us into who we were created to be.

When we submit to this reality, our lives become living letters—testimonies that point others to God’s glory.

Dr. Tony Colson is currently serving as Pastor for ICON Church Columbia, South Carolina  He is an Adjunct Professor for Lee University’s Division of Adult Learning. He has served as a church planter, associate pastor, and youth pastor. He and his wife, LaShea, have traveled to 25 countries sharing the message of Christ.  He and his wife have been married more than 20 years and have four wonderful children, Kiera, Makena, Aliyah, and Tegan. He is passionate about helping people ive life to the full!

Dr. Tony Colson

Dr. Tony Colson is currently serving as Pastor for ICON Church Columbia, South Carolina He is an Adjunct Professor for Lee University’s Division of Adult Learning. He has served as a church planter, associate pastor, and youth pastor. He and his wife, LaShea, have traveled to 25 countries sharing the message of Christ. He and his wife have been married more than 20 years and have four wonderful children, Kiera, Makena, Aliyah, and Tegan. He is passionate about helping people ive life to the full!

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