Godstream Radio Scripture Blog: The Logos Crucified
Inspired by The Book of Mysteries by Jonathan Cahn
A Night Under the Stars: Reflecting on the Logos and the Cross
Imagine a cool desert night, the sky above ablaze with stars so numerous they seem to fuse into a shimmering mist. In this quiet, awe-inspiring moment, a teacher speaks of a profound truth — the foundational reality of our existence: the Logos.
The Beginning and the Cause
In the opening words of John 1:1-3, we read, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." This Word, or Logos, is not merely spoken words but the very cause of all creation. The teacher explains that Logos also means the Cause — the divine force through which everything came into being: the earth, the stars, the galaxies, and the universe itself.
Imagine the universe as a vast masterpiece, all originating from this divine Cause. But, as the teacher points out, the cosmos is fallen — darkened by evil, tainted by sin.
The Logos Becomes Flesh
The story takes a dramatic turn. The Logos, the divine Cause, becomes flesh — "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (John 1:14). This is the incarnation of Messiah, the divine Cause taking on human form to dwell among us. Why? Because only flesh can die — only through death can sins be paid for.
Crucifixion of the Logos
Here lies the central truth: The Logos was crucified. The divine Cause itself was sacrificed on the cross. This act nullifies the old world, the past, and the fallen life. When the Logos dies, the effect — the existence of sin and death — is nullified. The old life, the sins, and the past are abolished as if they never existed.
New Creation in Messiah
The apostle Paul echoes this in 2 Corinthians 5:17: "If anyone is in Messiah, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." Because the Logos was crucified, believers are made new. The death of the divine Cause means the death of everything that separates us from God.
Living Free in the New
This truth invites us to live free — free from the chains of the past. The old you, the old life, has died with the Logos. Therefore, we are called to live in the newness of life, embracing the freedom Christ’s crucifixion has purchased.
Scriptural Précis
Isaiah 43:18-19**: God encourages His people to forget the former things and look forward to a new thing He is doing — a divine renewal rooted in His redemptive power.
Isaiah 44:22-23**: God promises to blot out transgressions and restore His people, emphasizing His mercy and the hope of renewal.
John 1:1-14**: The Logos, divine and eternal, becomes flesh in Jesus Christ, crucified for our sins, bringing salvation and new life.
2 Corinthians 5:14-17**: In Christ’s death and resurrection, believers become new creations, leaving the old behind.
Revelation 21:1-5**: The ultimate renewal — a new heaven and new earth where God dwells with His people, wiping away every tear.
Reflection: The Keburah
The Hebrew term Keburah (meaning “glory” or “honor”) reminds us of the divine majesty revealed through the crucifixion of the Logos. It is the divine glory shining through the sacrifice, revealing the depth of God's love and His power to bring new life out of death.
In closing, the crucifixion of the Logos is the pivotal event that transforms everything. It nullifies the old, destroys the power of sin, and ushers believers into a new life in Christ. Let us embrace this truth, live freely in the newness He provides, and continually marvel at the divine Keburah revealed through the cross.
Live in the victory of the Logos crucified — a new creation, free and restored.
Blessings in Christ,
Godstream Radio Scripture Blog Team