Affirms
Word (Logos) is fully divine; eternal coexistence with Father affirmed
Churches of Christ affirm John 1:1 as testimony to Jesus Christ's full deity and eternity. The Word is with God and is God from everlasting. This interpretation aligns with the Stone-Campbell Restoration emphasis on 'speaking where the Bible speaks' and maintaining apostolic doctrine. Jesus' divinity is essential to faith in him as Savior.
Key Distinctions
- Logos divinity:
- fully divine
- Incarnation:
- Word became flesh
- Creation role:
Scripture References
Sources
- Church of Christ Doctrinal Consensus
- New Testament Teaching