John is the only writer who uses logos with reference to Jesus as the Word—four times in ch. 1 of his Gospel, once in verse 1 of his first Epistle, and in Revelation 19:13. This was a necessary title for him to use when he wanted to mention the relationship between the divine revelation in the life of Jesus and the pre-existence of Jesus. This incarnate One, the Son of Mankind as He appeared in flesh, is the centre of all history. Therefore the question of His pre-existent work arises also. He did not appear from nowhere. Thus John's Gospel emphasizes very strongly the participation of the pre existent Christ in creation. The creation belongs to divine revelation just as does salvation through Him who became flesh. Both Genesis and John's Gospel commence with the words "In beginning." Christ was the Mediator both of Creation and of Revelation.
Alexander Thomson
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