Introduction to The Godhead: The Preexistence of The Son of God | Steve Benson

Explicit Statements of Pre‑Existence John 1:1–3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… All things were made by him. John 1:14 The Word was made flesh… John 8:58 Before Abraham was, I AM. John 17:5 Glorify thou me… with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. John 17:24 Thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. Jesus Came Down From Heaven John 3:13 No man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven… the Son of man. John 6:38 I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will… John 6:62 What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? Jesus as Creator (implies pre‑existence) Colossians 1:16–17 By him were all things created… He is before all things. Hebrews 1:2–3 By whom also he made the worlds… Hebrews 1:10 Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth… Old Testament Appearances / Prophecies Micah 5:2 Whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. Isaiah 9:6 His name shall be called… The everlasting Father. Daniel 7:13–14 The “Son of Man” coming with the clouds is a divine, pre‑existent figure. Paul’s Teaching on Christ’s Eternal Nature Philippians 2:6–7 Who, being in the form of God… took upon him the form of a servant. 1 Corinthians 10:4 That Rock was Christ (present with Israel in the wilderness). 2 Corinthians 8:9 Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor… Revelation Revelation 1:17 I am the first and the last. Revelation 22:13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio. Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website 🔗 https://www.athensbible.org Camp Logos 🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts) Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604 Podbean (Full Blog Feed) 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5 Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFq Amazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2e iHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652 Video Platforms YouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5w Rumble — Athens Bible Church 🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBible Social Media Facebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242 Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to: --Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching --Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture --Missions and evangelism --Youth discipleship (Camp Logos) --Community outreach --Old and New Testaments Their digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.