John 1:1 — "The Word Was God"

How denominations interpret the opening verse of John's Gospel regarding the nature and divinity of the Logos ('Word') and its relationship to God.

Overall consensus80/100

Church of God (Anderson, Indiana)

Church of God (Anderson, Indiana)

Charismatic

Affirms

Word (Logos) is fully divine; eternal nature of Jesus affirmed

The Church of God (Anderson, Indiana) affirms John 1:1 as testimony to Jesus Christ's full deity. The Word is with God and is God, eternally coexistent with the Father. While the Church of God emphasizes the Holy Spirit's empowerment and sanctification, it maintains apostolic Christology regarding Christ's divine nature.

Key Distinctions

Logos divinity:
Jesus worthy of worship
Incarnation:
Creation role:

Scripture References

Sources

  • Church of God (Anderson) Doctrinal Statement
  • Wesleyan-Holiness Theology