The Logos is fully divine, the Word was God, affirmed in Trinitarian sense
The Redeemed Christian Church of God affirms the traditional reading of John 1:1, understanding the Logos ('Word') as fully divine and coequal with God the Father. The opening proclamation 'the Word was God' (ὁ λόγος ἦν θεός) is interpreted in the Trinitarian framework: Jesus Christ, the incarnate Word, possesses full deity. This affirmation is central to RCCG Pentecostal theology and its emphasis on Christ's power and divinity in the work of salvation and healing.
The church's interpretation aligns with Nicene orthodoxy and mainstream evangelical understanding. No grammatical or philosophical qualification is allowed—the Word's divinity is complete and undeniable, forming the foundation for Christological devotion and the authority of Christ in the life of believers.
Scripture References
Sources
- RCCG Official Statement on the Deity of Christ
- Redeemed Christian Church of God, Doctrinal Positions