John 1:1 a

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THE Beginning Versus ANOTHER Beginning!

In this Verse Study on John 1:1 a, the first phrase in John 1:1, has some FACTS to consider while studying the CONTEXT in John 1:1-14.

John 1:1 has three phrases that Bible teachers label as John 1:1 (a), John 1:1 (b), and John 1:1 (c).

The lowercase letters “a, b, c” simply mean, phrase number one, the first phrase, phrase number 2, the middle phrase, and phrase number 3, the last phrase in the verse. And thus, for longer verses of Scripture, the lowercase letters, “d” and “e” would mean the fourth and fifth phrases in those verses of Scripture.

And thus, when you are reading a Christian book or article and the writer quotes a verse of Scripture using three dots like the following three example, then know and understand that they are quoting only PART of that verse of Scripture. Most writers do this to save space to make their article shorter. 

John 1:1 (a) from the KJV.

“In the beginning was the Word…”

John 1:1 (b) from the KJV.

“… and the Word was God…”

John 1:1 (c) from the KJV.

“…and the Word was God.”

This is just a way to SIMPLIFY some of the more controversial verses of Scripture that are debated among Christians. And by controversial, I mean what is the TRUE sound Biblical God INTENDED meaning when all the verses are correctly translated and correctly interpreted in the LIGHT of the WHOLE word of Almighty God.

In this Verse Study, we will be focusing on the first phrase that is “translated” as “In THE beginning…” in the KJV.

However, the literal word for word translation from the Textus Receptus translates ONLY the words that are actually in the original Greek text.

And thus, the LITERAL translation of John 1:1 a, says, In beginning was THE logos… (Which is translated as THE SAYING).

“In beginning was THE SAYING…”

Here is how the concordance in E-Sword defines the Greek word “logos”. 

Also, keep in mind that in other English “translations” both before and after the King James Version, the English word “Word” in the KJV was NOT capitalized. 

And the pronouns referring back to the word was the pronoun “it” on other English translations both before and after the KJV.

G3056

λόγος

logos

log’-os

From G3004; something said (including the thought); by implication a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension a computation; specifically (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (that is, Christ): – account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say (-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.

Total KJV occurrences: 330.

Now, to me, NONE of the meanings of the Greek word “logos” even hint as the “logos” being a Divine eternal Spirit being who was supposedly with THE God at the side of God in the eternity past as some Christians dogmatically demand the Greek word “logos” to mean in 7 places in the New Testament.

In other words, out of 330 times that the Greek word “logos” is used in the New Testament, there are only SEVEN times that the “translated” English word is capitalized as the “Word”.

But, in truth, THE “logos” or THE word simply means a specific word such as let there LIGHT and THE light came to be some four thousand years later as the Light of the world. Again, I will cover those FACTS about the Greek word “logos” in another Verse Study in chapter 3 of the Book 7 called “There is But ONE God!” In that chapter, we will cover John 1:1 (b) with the focus on the Greek word “pros” that is incorrectly translated as WITH God in the KJV.

And here in this Verse Study, I will focus on the true sound Biblical God intended meaning of the word “beginning” in the New Testament.

Please notice that there is no definite article THE before the word “beginning” in John 1:1 (a).

And thus, one cannot dogmatically demand that John 1:1 (a) means in the very beginning in the eternity past.

So then, to learn the truth, we compare Scripture with Scripture.

Now, I have known for many years that the beginning in John 1:1 and in Genesis 1:1 is NOT the very beginning in the eternity past. 

But today, for the first time, I was was impressed to look up every verse of Scripture in the New Testament with the phrase “the beginning” to see if any verses HAVE the definite article THE in the original Greek text.

And here are the SIX verses of Scripture that HAVE the definite article THE before the word beginning out of the 43 places that the phrase is “TRANSLATED” as the beginning in the KJV. In other words, the KJV has ADDED the definite article “the” before the word “beginning” in 37 verses of Scripture where it is NOT found in the original Greek text.

I have included the Strong’s numbers so that you can see that the definite article “THE” is indeed in the original Greek text. But if you look up the other 37 places for yourself, then you will see that the definite article “the” was ADDED by the translators of the KJV. 

I will only quote the last verse in Revelation 22:13 to show the DIFFERENCE between Yahweh speaking the SAME words on Revelation 21:6 and His Son Jesus speaking in Revelation 22:13.

Here are the only 6 verses out of the 23 verses that ACTUALLY have the definite article “the” in the original Greek text.

John 8:25  ThenG3767 saidG3004 they unto him,G846 WhoG5101 artG1488 thou?G4771 AndG2532 JesusG2424 saithG2036 unto them,G846 EvenG2532 the same thatG3748 I saidG2980 unto youG5213 from theG3588 beginning.G746

Eph 3:9  AndG2532 to make all men seeG5461 G3956 whatG5101 is theG3588 fellowshipG2842 of theG3588 mystery,G3466 which fromG575 theG3588 beginning of the worldG165 hath been hidG613 inG1722 God,G2316 who createdG2936 all thingsG3956 byG1223 JesusG2424 Christ:G5547  

The Greek word that is translated as the “world” means AGE. And there was a PREVIOUS AGE of the earth BEFORE God created MAN and the Son of MAN a little lower than the Elohim or gods, according to Psalm 8:1-6 and many other verses of Scripture. I encourage you to read that Verse Study as well.

Heb 3:14  ForG1063 we are madeG1096 partakersG3353 of Christ,G5547 ifG1437 G4007 we holdG2722 theG3588 beginningG746 of our confidenceG5287 stedfastG949 untoG3360 the end;G5056 

2Pe 2:20  ForG1063 ifG1487 after they have escapedG668 theG3588 pollutionsG3393 of theG3588 worldG2889 throughG1722 the knowledgeG1922 of theG3588 LordG2962 andG2532 SaviourG4990 JesusG2424 Christ,G5547 they are(G1161) againG3825 entangledG1707 therein,G5125 andG2532 overcome,G2274 theG3588 latter endG2078 isG1096 worseG5501 with themG846 than theG3588 beginning.G4413 

The Greek word translated as “beginning” is a different Greek word which means before the time. In other words, THE time before they became a Christian.

Rev 3:14  AndG2532 unto theG3588 angelG32 of theG3588 churchG1577 of the LaodiceansG2994 write;G1125 These thingsG3592 saithG3004 theG3588 Amen,G281 theG3588 faithfulG4103 andG2532 trueG228 witness,G3144 theG3588 beginningG746 of theG3588 creationG2937 of God;G2316 

The word “of” is not in the original text. And thus, this verse in Revelation 3:14 could be translated as, “..THE beginning, THE creation, theos.”

And this can mean the following two things.

#1. It can mean the beginning, the creation of Almighty God.

#2. It can mean the beginning, the creation is a god under and subject to God. Both interpretations AGREE with the rest of the Scriptures.

But it cannot mean that the Son began the creation of God. Nor can it mean that God began His creation in the eternity past by creating His Son as the first thing that God created.

So then, for the Christians who do not know how do we decide which translation is best? The answer is that we compare Scripture with Scripture. 

So, how do we do that? We find similar words such as the phrase “faithful witness”. The we do a word search of those word. And in Revelation 1:5 we see where Jesus is called the the “faithful witness”, the FIRST begotten from the DEAD. 

So, to me, the faithful and true WITNESS or faithful martyr in Revelation 3:14 is THE beginning of THE creation of Yahweh BEGOTTEN from the DEAD to BEGIN in the FORM of God. 

Now, when I study God’s word, the Holy Spirit brings other verses to my remembrance. And the word “beginning” means to BEGIN something NEW. And the meaning of the Greek word “” translated as “being in the FORM of God” in Philippians 2:6 literally means to BEGIN under in the FORM of God. You can also read that Verse Study in B-6 Ch6 What Does Philippian 2:6-8 TRULY Mean?

In other words, Jesus is the FIRST human Son of God to be made a partaken of the divine nature of immortality, the firstborn from the DEAD, the firstborn among many BRETHREN, the firstborn of EVERY CREATURE made in the IMAGE or FORM of the invisible God. 

And all of these phrases with the words firstborn and first begotten are referring to God’s NEW creatures where Jesus is the BEGINNING of God’s NEW creatures of righteousness made PERFECT or COMPLETE, according to Hebrews 5:9-11.

Here is the sixth and final verse of Scripture that actually has the definite article “the” in the original Greek text. And I will also quote Revelation 22:13 that does NOT have the definite article in the original Greek text to show that it was ADDED by the translators of the KJV.

Rev 21:6  AndG2532 he saidG2036 unto me,G3427 It is done.G1096 IG1473 amG1510 (G3588) AlphaG1 andG2532 (G3588) Omega,G5598 theG3588 beginningG746 andG2532 theG3588 end.G5056 IG1473 will giveG1325 unto him that is athirstG1372 ofG1537 theG3588 fountainG4077 of theG3588 waterG5204 of lifeG2222 freely.G1432

The one speaking here is Yahweh, the one who sits on the throne, the Creator of the universe. The CONTEXT says the God HIMSELF will come down out of heaven at the END on the Millennial reign of Jesus, and He, God HIMSELF, who sit on the throne, will create the new heaven and the new earth.

Now, when Jesus says these same words in the next chapter in Revelation 22:13, the definite article THE is NOT used in the original Greek text. And thus, it was ADDED by the translators of the KJV.

Rev 22:13  IG1473 amG1510 AlphaG1 andG2532 Omega,G5598 the beginningG746 andG2532 the end,G5056 theG3588 firstG4413 andG2532 theG3588 last.G2078

And when you put all of the pieces together, THE beginning of the AGE in Ephesians 3:9 is speaking of the age AFTER the Elohim waged a WAR against Yahwhe and the other Elohim. Let us go ahead and read that verse from the literal word for word translation of the Textus Receptus.

The LITERAL translation of Ephesians 3:9.

“And to enlighten ALL what the fellowship of the SECRET, the having been kept from the foundation of the AGE in THE God, the ONE creating THE ALL in Jesus ANOINTED”

In other words, Yahweh is dethroning Satan and the fallen Elohim and PROMOTING His FAITHFUL human sons to REPLACE the Elohim. And Jesus is the FIRST human Son of God to be PROMOTED or highly exalted to be made a Lord of lords and a King of kings.

We all came SHORT of this GLORY because we all have SINNED, but Jesus was tempted in all points like we are tempted and was found to be WITHOUT sin.

To say this another way, Jesus is the first human Son to OVERCOME and found WORTHY to be GLORIFIED.

And because he LIVES, WE shall LIVE also if we hold fast to the confidence of our faith which we had in THE BEGINNING when we were born-again by hearing the gospel of our salvation.

For in the word is LIGHT and the light or true understanding is LIFE.

Do you see how every verse of Scripture AGREES with the word in John 1:1 as being the spoken word of PROPHECY that is FULFILLED in Jesus being FULFILLMENT of the prophecy to be made a god under and subject to his God and Father?

Take your time to look at ALL of the sides of this CONTROVERSY as to what John 1:1 TRULY means in the LIGHT of the WHOLE word of Almighty God.

Always feel free to write and ask as many questions as you need.

And as you weigh the evidence from all of the other teachings of who Jesus is to THEM or to their church denomination, keep in mind the question, “What gospel will the Jews and the Muslims BELIEVE?” 

For you see, the FIRST Christians were the Jews. There were no Muslims yet, not until Muhammad came. But there were those of the seedline of Abraham through the lineages of Ishmael and Esau, which comprise what today are called Muslims.

So, in conclusion, I myself see the beginning in John 1:1 (a) and in Genesis 1:1 as being ANOTHER beginning and NOT the very beginning in the eternity past. And this NEW beginning began by Yahweh CUTTING DOWN His ENEMIES in His wrath. And during His wrath, the earth BECAME void and without form and darkness was upon the face of the abyss.

To continue reading, please click on the link John 1:1 b to read the Verse Study. You can also read chapter 7 of Book 7 by clicking on the link B-7 Ch7 John 1:1b The Word Was TOWARD The God!

Again, once Christians understand the REASON that Yahweh CREATED the Son of MAN, Jesus, was to have DOMINION over the work of Yahweh’s hands. 

And that you understand that the REASON that Yahweh did that is to STILL His ENEMIES, Satan and the fallen angels. 

Then you can understand that God made His human Son to become a Lord, a King, and a God, to JUDGE Satan and the fallen angels. 

For a deeper understanding of this WAR that Lucifer and one third of the angel waged against the throne of Almighty God, please read the studies under the subject category called >>> Q-0 Why Are We Here? Is God at WAR? <<<

More studies coming in this SHORTER Biblical Unitarian view of who Jesus is according to the WHOLE word of God. If you have a PARTICULAR verse of Scripture that you would like to know the sound Biblical Unitarian meaning, then please email me at MarkatAMatterOfTruth@Gmail.com and let me know.

For further and more in-depth studies on this subject of Jesus being created to STILL the enemies of Yahweh, please read the studies called D-25. A NEW LOOK at JOHN 1:1-In the BEGINNING, and D-28. The PRE-ADAMIC LUCIFERIAN FLOOD! 

Thanks for reading, and may God bless you richly as you continue to seek the TRUTH of the WHOLE word of Almighty God. And to me, the truth concerning who Jesus TRULY is, according to the Bible ITSELF, is the Biblical Unitarian view of Jesus. So, for ALL of the studies on the Biblical Unitarian view of Jesus, please click on the subject heading >>> D-0. THE BIBLICAL UNITARIAN VIEW of JESUS! <<<

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Your brother in our Lord Jesus Christ,

Brother Mark.

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