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What does 'the Word was God' mean in John 1?

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'The Word was God' means that Jesus, as the Word, is fully divine and distinct yet one with the Father.

In John 1:1, the phrase 'the Word was God' signifies the complete divinity of Jesus, establishing Him as God while being distinct in person from the Father. This means Jesus shares fully in the divine essence, highlighting that He is not a creation or a lesser being, as argued by heretical groups. Instead, the text affirms that the Word (Logos) preexists all things and is integral to the creation and sustenance of the universe. This underscores the necessity of recognizing Christ's divine nature, as it is foundational to the Christian understanding of redemption—only a being who is fully God could atone for humanity's sins and mediate between God and man.
Scripture References: John 1:1, Colossians 1:17

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Jesús es Dios
Cody Groover · Mar 25, 2015
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