15. The importance of a correct view on the pre-existence of the Word

It is God Himself who has granted His Son the highest and foremost place. From that perspective, it is entirely understandable that differences in understanding among believers regarding the identity and glory of Christ are deeply felt. After all, we are speaking of Him whom we love and whose glory is exalted above all. How could we ever be indifferent about that?

Only honest examination of the Scriptures can make us wiser. That also means we must be open to correction. It is from this attitude that this Q&A has been compiled. Examine it and check “whether these things are so” (Acts 17:11).

That “the Word became flesh” (as explained in this Q&A), emphasizes…

1. … that there is only one God and one Creator of all things, and not two Creators: Father and Son;
2. … that it was God who begat Jesus, and that the becoming flesh was not an act of Christ Himself;
3. … that Christ Jesus is human (1Cor.15:21; 47; 1Tim.2:6; Rom.5:15) and not a demigod.

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