One Of A Kind!

When there is something of value, it always seems someone tries to come up with a copycat product; pirated movies and computer software, fake Rolex watches, knock-off brands bearing the label but perhaps made of much cheaper materials, and even counterfeit money. When it comes to replicas or look-a-likes (counterfeits and fakes), it may not always be easy to tell the difference, but the true value is in the REAL THING!

In the first chapter of John's Gospel -- as he was introducing the Messiah -- we read. . .
"(14) And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of THE ONLY SON FROM THE FATHER, full of grace and truth." ( John 1:14 ESV)

The New International Version reads, " the glory of THE ONE AND ONLY" and the New Living Translations reads, "the glory of the Father's ONE AND ONLY SON."

The Greek word translated "only Son" [or "only begotten"] is "monogenes" which means "single of its kind, only", and when "used of Christ, denotes the only begotten son of God." [source: Strong's Lexicon] This Greek word is a combining of "monos" ("alone" or "solitary" and is translated "only") and "genes" ("offspring"). According to Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament words, this Greek word is only used 5 times in the Scriptures and only by the Apostle John. John appears to have attempted to make it abundantly clear how Jesus stood alone as ONE OF A KIND!

Jesus warned the disciples that there would be "false christs" who would arise and lead astray. ( Matthew 24:24; Mark 13:22) These counterfeit messiahs would "perform signs and wonders" so as to appear like the real thing and therefore it was needful to remain on guard against the deception.

There is only ONE LORD! ( Ephesians 4:5) We have only ONE SAVIOR. Our Lord Jesus Christ is ONE OF A KIND! May we keep our focus on Him and His Will so that we are not led astray by the counterfeits. Since He remains our ONLY ACCESS to the Father ( John 14:6), let us love and fully surrender our life to JESUS CHRIST Who is and ever will be the REAL THING!

Have a great day WITH THE LIFE ENTRUSTED TO THE ONE AND ONLY!
Carl

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