What does the Bible say about Jesus as the Word of Life?

In the Gospel of John, Jesus is referred to as the Word, stating that 'in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God' (John 1:1). This establishes His divine nature and role as the source of life. In John 1:4, it further explains, 'In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.' This indicates that without Jesus, one cannot have true life or understanding. As we see with Lazarus in John 11, when Jesus calls him forth from the grave, it symbolizes the call to spiritual life that Christ gives to His elect.