"In the beginning was the Logos."

In the beginning--that is, before all created things--when there was no
finite existence by which time could be measured; in that fathomless
abyss of duration when there was God only:--

"The Logos was with God."

Though numerically distinct from Him, [73:1] He was so "by" or "with"
Him as to be His fellow:--

"The Logos was God."

That is, though numerically distinct, He partook of the same Divine
Nature:

"All Things were made by Him."

Because, partaking fully of the nature, He partook fully of the power of
God, and so of His creating power.

"That was the true light which lighteth every man that cometh into
the world."

"The Logos was made flesh."

He was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man.

The first enunciation, then, of St. John is that--