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how does the new testament, particularly john 1:1 5, echo or reframe the 'in the beginning' theme?

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John 1:1-5

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him. Without him was not anything made that has been made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome it.”

The Gospel of John, traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, begins not with Jesus' birth or ministry, but with a profound theological reflection on the 'Word' (Logos) as divine and pre-existent. This opening sets the stage for understanding Jesus' identity and mission.

How might recognizing a 'Word' that was 'in the beginning' shape one's understanding of wisdom and purpose?

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  • Genesis 1:1-3

    This is the original 'in the beginning' passage, where God creates by speaking.

  • Colossians 1:15-17

    Paul speaks of Christ as the image of the invisible God, through whom all things were created.

  • Hebrews 1:1-3

    This passage describes God speaking through his Son, by whom he also made the worlds.

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