The Eternal Logos (Pt 2)
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In this class we continue to expound the truths revealed in John 1:1-5. John tells us that through Him, "all things came into being" (John 1:3). This is clearly an allusion to Genesis chapter 1. "Came into being" is *egeneto*, which is a form of the Greek word *ginomai*, which means "become." We present overwhelming evidence that John is referencing Genesis 1, since the exact form *egeneto* used here is found 20 times in Genesis 1 in the Septuagint. The English translations of Genesis 1 use "was." John's claim is that the eternal, preexisting Logos brought the creation into being. The Triune God of the Bible existed forever, without beginning. The creation came into being. Furthermore, Christ brought spiritual life and light which confronts the darkness. The Greek word for "life" is *zōē* and is used 36 times in John's Gospel. The word for "light" is *phōs* and is used 23 times in this Gospel. We cite various passages where these words are used about the person of Christ, the eternal Logos. There are key theological issues which are raised in these passages, and we carefully address them. For example, is the "light of men" simply about humans being created in God's image, or is this specific to believers? John points out that there is a conflict between darkness and light and that those who come to Jesus as the Light of the world no longer remain in darkness. Yet the creation theme is also important, and we explain how. This class has a robust discussion of the issues revealed in the first five verses of John 1 and how they impact a Christian worldview.
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