John 1 - Outline

1-18 - introducing the Word to men

• 1-13 - the Word and creation
  • 1-5 - the pre-incarnate Word
    • 1-2 - precedes creation
    • 3 - produces creation
    • 4-5 - presides over creation

• 6-13 - the incarnate Word - present in creation

• 14-18 - the Word and revelation
  • 14 - the only begotten among us
  • 15 - superior to the Prophets
  • 16-17 - superior to the Law
  • 18 - the only begotten in the Father's bosom

19-51 - introducing men to the Word