already was, and, therefore, was begotten of His Father from all eternity. Thus, at the beginning of his gospel St. John teaches Christ's eternity, divinity, and equality with the Father.
What is the meaning of, "all things were made by the Word"?
That the Son of God, Himself true God, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, created all things that were made, both visible and invisible, in perfect order and beauty (Prov. viii. 30).
What is the meaning of, "in Him was life "?
That, as the living God, He was the source and fountain of all life.
How was the " Life the light of men "?
The Eternal Son, Who was the life, was also the light of men, because He was the Truth to enlighten them with the knowledge and love of God, that, avoiding sin and ignorance they might walk with safety in the way of salvation.
In what sense are we to understand the words, "and the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it"?
