John 1:1 - 28

John, the writer, introduces us to two figures in the opening chapter of his gospel:  Jesus and John, the baptizer.  John, the baptizer, states that he is not the promised Deliverer from God but was sent to prepare the way for that Deliverer.  Jesus, also referred to as The Word, IS that Messiah (promised one) who lights the world and gives life to those in the world.  Jesus was sent to provide a visual demonstration of God's presence.  No one has seen God, but Jesus has revealed Him to us.  John begins to write so that you might know Who Jesus is.