John 1:1 — what does the Greek grammar actually say about "the Word"?

John 1:1 in Greek has two different constructions. The second clause uses the definite article (ho theos — THE God). The third clause is anarthrous (no article — qualitative, not identity). Scholars note this — William Barclay: "John is not here identifying the Word with God." Jason BeDuhn: "the Word is not the one-and-only God, but is a god." Compare John 17:3 where Jesus calls the Father "the only true God." Does the Greek grammar change how you read John 1:1? nwtprogress.com