Jesus Is The Logos: Why That Changes Everything

August 29th, 2025
by Richie Cancel

John 1:1-2

"In the beginning was the Word [Logos], and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God."

Why Do Words Matter—And What Does “Logos” Even Mean?

Let me ask you a simple question: Have you ever wondered why words are so powerful? Words shape families, launch revolutions, create beauty—and sometimes, sadly, wound hearts. In the Gospel of John, we’re introduced to a word so significant it redefines everything: Logos. Not just a “word,” but The Word. Not just an idea, but a Person. Here’s why I believe this truth doesn’t just belong in seminaries or old church buildings, but matters in coffee shops, living rooms, and your deepest questions about life.

What Does it Mean that Jesus is the Logos?

You know, a lot of people are fascinated with thoughts and ideas—almost like philosophers. John, who walked with Jesus, begins his Gospel not with a nativity scene or Bethlehem, but the origin of everything:
"In the beginning was the Word [Logos], and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God." — John 1:1-2
John borrows that Greek word Logos because, in the ancient world (and maybe still today!), people worshipped ideas, concepts, philosophies—the “Word” or organizing reason behind the universe.
But here, John shocks everyone: The Logos isn’t just a thought or spiritual energy. He’s a person. He’s someone you can know. And, as we’ll see, His name is Jesus.

Who Is Jesus Really? A Teacher, Prophet… or God Himself?

Let’s face it: people have many opinions about Jesus. Some see Him as a great moral teacher. Others think He was a prophet. Some groups teach Jesus was just an angel, or a “god” with a little “g.” But John goes further—radically further. Jesus, the Logos, is fully God. That means every word He spoke carries eternal weight.
C.S. Lewis famously said:
"You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God: or else a madman or something worse... But let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about his being a great human teacher."
In other words, if Jesus claims to be the Logos—the Creator, the Life, the Light of all humanity, God Himself—He’s either telling the truth, or He’s stark raving mad. There’s no middle ground.
Scripture Reference: John 1:1-3
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ... Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.”

What Does “The Word Became Flesh” Actually Mean?

Okay, so Jesus is the Logos. God in the flesh. But what does that mean for us?
“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” —John 1:14
This is Christianity’s mic-drop. God didn’t just send a message—He became the message. He stepped right into our broken, everyday world. He ate, laughed, cried, worked with His hands, and yes, suffered. If you’ve ever felt like God is too far away to understand your pain, look again at Jesus. He is closer than you think. The Word became human—not just to inform you, but to transform you with grace and truth.

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What Is the Logos—and Why Does It Matter for My Faith?

John uses “Logos” for a reason. In Greek thought, Logos was the principle that gave shape and meaning to everything. The Jews saw God’s Word as the power that created, commanded, and revealed. John brings both together. Jesus is the eternal, creative, organizing Word of God—He gives shape, meaning, and hope to all things.
That means Jesus wasn’t created. He wasn’t a late addition to history. He is eternal, with God from the beginning, and everything exists through Him.

Is Jesus Really the Creator?

“All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.” —John 1:3
You’re not an accident in a random universe. The Logos—Jesus—spoke creation into existence. But here’s the wild part: the Creator loved creation enough to become part of it.

Why Did Jesus Come? Why Was He Rejected?

Did People Recognize Jesus When He Came?

Not always. "He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, but the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him." (John 1:10-11)
It’s tragic, but honest: Many missed Jesus when He stood right in front of them. Sometimes I wonder, if Jesus stood in front of me today, would I see Him? Or am I too busy, too distracted, too focused on my own ideas of what God should look like?

Why Do Some People Miss God’s Voice?

Often, we don’t want to hear the Word. We’d rather avoid it, or reduce Jesus to just “good advice.” But every time we glimpse the real Jesus—the Logos—the light shines, and darkness flees. Sometimes, that light exposes things in us that aren’t comfortable. But only that light can set us free.

How Does the Word Change Lives? (Practical Application)

Let’s get real. If Logos is just a theory to you, it won’t transform your life. But if Logos is a person—Jesus Himself—then everything changes. Here are some ways this truth hits home for me (and maybe for you):

Jesus Transforms Hearts—Not Just Minds

John 1:12 says, “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.”
It’s not about religious heritage, effort, or someone else speaking it over you. It’s personal faith in Jesus—the real Logos—that makes you a child of God. You can’t inherit it, buy it, or fake it. Transformation happens when you receive Jesus—not just ideas about Him.

The Word Brings Light in Our Darkest Days

"In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it." —John 1:4-5
Ever feel like you’re fumbling around in the dark? I have. But real change began when I let Jesus switch on the light. Sure, sometimes that light made me uncomfortable. But it also showed me the way out.

Following Jesus Means Following His Word

Let me get practical. Sometimes, we think following the Holy Spirit is about a feeling, goosebumps, or opening credit lines (yep, personal story there!). But the Spirit—Scripture says—is the author of the Word. If we ever sense a “leading” that contradicts God’s Word, it’s not the Holy Spirit!
For years, my wife and I faced decisions we thought were “spiritual,” but missed checking against scripture. Later, the Word corrected us, and I realized God’s will isn’t a moving target—it’s revealed in the Logos!
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)

How Close Am I to Living Like an Atheist?

This one hits hard. The atheist ignores God, lives as if He doesn’t exist, never consults His wisdom. How many days do I go living like that—not consulting Jesus in the Word, not seeking Him, but making decisions on my own? If I only open my Bible once a week, I’m just one day away from practical atheism.
But what do Psalm 1 and Joshua 1 say? Blessing and success come from meditating on the Word—day and night.

Key Scriptures Explained

John 1:1-3,14 — Jesus as Logos, eternally God, Creator, Word made flesh.
Psalm 119:105 — God’s Word as our guiding light.
John 1:12 — Receiving Christ by faith transforms us into God’s children.
Colossians 1:16 & Hebrews 1:3— Jesus as the sustainer of all things: "He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together" (Col. 1:16).
John 14:6 — Jesus as the only way: "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."

Closing Encouragement: The Word Became Flesh—For You

Friend, Jesus isn’t just a concept for the philosophers, or a wise man from the past. He is Logos—God’s voice, God’s mind, God’s very heart revealed in a Person. He stepped into history for you. He wants to light your darkness, speak life into your confusion, and welcome you home as His own.
So, next time you open your Bible, don’t just look for ideas. Look to meet the Living Word. Jesus has something to say—and it will change everything.
Let’s pray: Father, help me to know Jesus—your Word—personally. Let His light and truth shape my heart and guide my steps. Amen.

If you’ve read this far, I pray you encounter the true Logos. Leave a comment or question below. And remember, you’re never alone—the Word is near.

John 1:10-13

10 He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. 11 He came to His [c]own, and His [d]own did not receive Him. 12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the [e]right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: 13 who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

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