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This verse steadies faith by reminding us that Jesus did not begin in Bethlehem. He has always been the eternal Word, fully worthy of trust and worship.
John starts with identity before instruction. A healthy Christian life grows from seeing who Christ is before asking what we should do.
The term 'Word' carries both revelation and divine action. John uses it to show that God has made Himself known decisively in Jesus.
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The phrase 'In the beginning' deliberately ties Jesus to the opening of Scripture.
Open Genesis 1:1Paul also describes Jesus as preexistent and central to creation.
Open Colossians 1:16-17Hebrews reinforces the Son's divine nature and sustaining power.
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logos · Noun · G3056
word, message, self-expression
John uses logos to present Jesus as God's personal self-revelation and active agent in creation.
theos · Noun · G2316
God, the divine one
The wording of John 1:1 presses the reader to see the Word as fully sharing in deity, not as a lesser being.
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