Affirms
Eternal Word (Logos) fully divine; coequal with Father in Trinity
The New Apostolic Church affirms the traditional Trinitarian interpretation of John 1:1. The Logos is not a created being but is fully and eternally divine, coequal with God the Father. This interpretation is foundational to the NAC's Christology and its affirmation of Christ's divinity as the basis for His redemptive work.
The NAC's Catechism affirms this classical reading, which has been the dominant Christian interpretation since the Nicene councils. The phrase 'the Word was God' asserts identity and divine nature. This understanding grounds the NAC's teaching on Christ as the mediator of salvation.
Key Distinctions
- Logos divinity:
- fully divine, coequal with Father
- Incarnation:
- Creation role:
Scripture References
Sources
- NAC Statement of Faith
- Council of Nicaea (325 AD)
- Athanasius, 'On the Incarnation'