John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
There never was a time when Christ did not exist because the word “was” is in the Greek imperfect tense, which means “was continuing.” In fact, the entire first verse bears this sense. “In the beginning was continuing the Word, and the Word was continuing with God, and the Word was continually God.” Jesus Christ is preexistent.
He always was continuing.The exact meaning is that the Word was God in essence and character. He was God in every way, though he was a separate person from God the Father. The phrase perfectly preserves Jesus’ separate identity, while also stating that he is God. This was his continuing identity from all eternity. He was God constantly.
The simple sentence of verse 1 is the most compact and pulsating theological statement in all of Scripture. Jesus was always existing from all eternity as God, in perfect fellowship with God the Father and (though not mentioned) the Holy Spirit. 1
Your Word is Truth
Since Jesus is the Word of God, the more of His Word that I receive, the more I will become like Him. – Perhaps it is time to start a daily Bible reading plan that includes Scripture memory.
Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. –Psalm 119:11
You Alone are God
Jesus had no beginning and has no end. He stands alone. There is none like Him. – TWEET IT
Your Will be Done
Lord, thank You for Your Word. It has become my daily Bread. Teach me to stay longer at Your table.
1. Hughes, R. K. (2006). 2 Corinthians: power in weakness. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
