Logos is fully God; co-eternal with Father; foundational to EFCA theology
The Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) affirms the traditional reading of John 1:1 as clearly asserting the full divinity of the Logos. The EFCA Statement of Faith identifies Christ as 'fully God' and the opening of John's Gospel is cited as scriptural support for this conviction. The Logos is understood as the eternal Son, co-equal and co-eternal with God the Father, sharing fully in the divine nature and attributes.
This interpretation is central to EFCA Christology and is affirmed across all EFCA congregations and ministries. The EFCA's evangelical identity is inseparable from the conviction that Christ is God and worthy of worship. The incarnation is understood as the eternal Word becoming flesh, God entering human history for redemptive purposes.
The EFCA's commitment to Scripture as the supreme authority ensures that John 1:1 is read in its plain sense as an affirmation of deity. The Logos doctrine provides the theological foundation for understanding Christ's uniqueness, exclusivity, and redemptive power.
Key Distinctions
- Logos divinity:
- fully and eternally divine; not created
- Incarnation:
- Creation role:
Scripture References
Sources
- EFCA Statement of Faith, Article 1
- EFCA Doctrinal Commentary