How does Christ being from everlasting affect our understanding of His nature?
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Christ's eternality confirms His divine nature and preeminence in all things.
Christ being from everlasting, as highlighted in Proverbs 8 and John's Gospel, reveals His divine nature and preeminence over creation. In John 1:1-3, it states, 'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.' This establishes that Jesus, as the eternal Son of God, is co-equal with the Father and has always existed. Understanding this aspect of Christ's nature enriches our faith by affirming that He is not a created being but rather the eternal Savior who took on human flesh to redeem His people. Therefore, His mission and sacrifice carry divine authority and completeness.
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