Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: John 1:14

## Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Reading of John 1:14

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

We read John 1:14 as the profound declaration of the incarnation, the Word becoming flesh, fulfilling the covenant promises of God. This passage stands at the pinnacle of redemptive history, where the eternal Son takes on human nature to accomplish the redemption ordained by the covenant of grace. It is the divine initiative in sovereign grace, where God in Christ dwells among us, revealing His glory, full of grace and truth. This is not a mere historical event but the climax of God's sovereign plan, emphasizing that the divine and human natures are united in the person of Christ for our salvation.

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