The WORD

 
On the book of John...

Why the use of the word "Word" to refer to Jesus Christ?

Here is a key Old Testament passage to understanding God's "Word".  

Isaiah 55:10-11
As the rain and snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, So is my word that goes out from my mouth:  it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.   
  
What does this tell us about The Word? 

1. It is sent from God
2. It will accomplish what it was sent for
3. It always returns with a message of accomplisment

In the Old Testament God sent his word to guide his people. 
In the New Testament Jesus came to us as God's word.