The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. John 1:4 NLT
Life and light were both a part of creation and new creation. The Word was involved in the first creation and continues his work in the new creation.
John uses the word life 36 times. No other NT book uses this term more than 17 times. Rev has 17 mentions, Romans 14 and 1 John 13, so John has more than 1/4 of the mentions of life. It is a key concept in John's gospel. 1
John gives a preview in this verse of a theme seen throughout this gospel, Jesus if the life giver and light imparter.
Sources:
1 The Gospel according to John, Leon Morris p 73
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