John 1:1 Explained | The Word Was God
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Creator's Key Takeaways
In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was God.
John's opening sentence is not ornamental. It is architectural.
Jesus is not merely a messenger. He is God's self-expression.
The word was before the waves were church. Before there was a beginning, he was before the waves, before the wind, before the world, the word was God.
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What did John really mean when he wrote, “In the beginning was the Word”? John 1:1 is not poetic filler. It is a theological thunderclap. In a single verse, the Apostle John makes a claim about Jesus Christ that reshapes how we understand creation, eternity, and the very nature of God. In this verse-by-verse Bible study from Meet Jesus in John | Daily, we carefully examine the original structure of John 1:1, the meaning of “the Word,” and the bold declaration that “the Word was God.” What does this reveal about the deity of Christ? How does it connect to Genesis 1:1? Why did John begin his Gospel this way? In this study, you will: • Understand the eternal nature of Christ • See how John 1:1 establishes Christ’s deity • Strengthen your confidence in biblical theology • Deepen your grasp of the Trinity This is not a devotional reflection — it is an investigative study designed to sharpen your understanding and strengthen your faith. If you are committed to serious, verse-by-verse Bible study, consider subscribing and following the entire Meet Jesus in John series as we examine the Gospel one verse at a time. A Simple Prayer: “God, I know I need You. I believe that Jesus is God, He died for my sins and rose again. I cannot save myself, but I trust in Your grace alone to save me. Please forgive me, make me new. I accept Jesus into my heart as my Lord and Savior. Please help me to follow You from this day forward. In Jesus name. Amen.” #JohnGospelStudy #DeityOfChrist #VerseByVerseBible