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Traditional Lens Commentary: John 1:14

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We read John 1:14 as the profound incarnation of the eternal Word of God, who took on flesh and dwelt among us. This passage declares the mystery of the hypostatic union — Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. The phrase 'full of grace and truth' reveals the perfect embodiment of God's character

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The Incarnation Hypostatic Union Revelation of God in Christ Fulfillment of Old Testament Prophecy The Deity of Christ

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