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This peculiar phrase, which is borrowed for the title of this article, is found in the opening words in the first chapter of the gospel according to John. The words refer to God whom no one has seen, but whom Jesus has explained.
There is a second and equally interesting phrase which appears immediately prior to that phrase. It is a brief summary which distinguishes between the Law which was given through Moses for Israel and grace and truth which were realized through Jesus.
What is the significance of how Jesus realized these things? What was it that Jesus explained about God for believers in Christ? Similarly, what is the significance for atheists, well represented in John’s gospel in Pontius Pilate, who look to see God, but who can not see him and would not know him or recognize him if he were in their presence?
the gospel according to John
Before looking further into these things
