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CHRIST’S POSITION IN ETERNITY PAST
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
John 1:1-5

Colossians 1:15-20

 

“All may change…”

 

CHRIST’S POSITION IN ETERNITY PAST
 
We have been considering the subject of the Lord Jesus Christ’s existence in eternity past. This truth was also taught by the Apostle John. He opened His gospel with a statement concerning this important subject (John 1:1, 30). Again, in his first epistle, John makes reference to Christ’s eternal existence (1 John 1:1; 2:13a).
 
The Scripture not only teaches that Christ existed before His human birth, but also gives us some understanding of His position and work in eternity past. The Apostle Paul taught the existence of Christ from eternity past. In his teaching, he clearly places Christ above all creatures, and states that all things were created “by him, and for him” and that “by him all things consist” (Col 1:15-17).
 
The relationship of Jesus Christ to God the Father is presented in the first chapter of John’s Gospel. The “Word” mentioned here is Christ as we can see from the verses following. The Word is called the Light and is said to have become flesh and dwelt among men (John 1:1, 4, 14). Then John said of Jesus, “This was he of whom I spake” (John 1:15). As the Word then, Christ existed in the beginning. Not only was the Son the Creator of all things but His power holds creation together and keeps it functioning (Col 1:17, cf. Heb 1:2-3).
 
Since the eternal existence and deity of Christ are the most attacked points of the faith, it is important that we remind ourselves what the Scripture teaches about these things. Our faith will be strong only when we are clear concerning the Scripture’s teaching.
 
THOUGHT: Why should I be clear about the doctrines of the Scripture?
PRAYER: Father, I thank Thee that Thy power which upholds the universe upholds men of faith.

 

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