Christ existed eternally as divine Son before becoming incarnate
The Charismatic Movement affirms the eternal pre-existence of Christ as the second person of the Trinity. This is the universal teaching of the host traditions in which the movement is embedded. The Incarnation is understood as the eternal Son's entry into human experience, not the beginning of his existence.
Charismatic worship frequently celebrates Christ's pre-existence and divine glory — particularly in high-Christology praise songs that address Jesus as Lord from eternity. This theological conviction supports the movement's confidence in approaching Jesus as a living, active divine presence, not merely a human teacher from the past.
Key Distinctions
- Preexistence affirmed:
- affirmed — the Son/Logos eternally pre-existed the Incarnation
- Ot identity:
- the eternal Word and agent of creation (John 1:1-3); identified with YHWH in various OT theophanies
Scripture References
Sources
- Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service (ICCRS)