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In the beginning was the Word <ref>The word became flesh ( | In the beginning was the Word <ref>The word became flesh ([[John 1:14]]). The word in this context speaks of Jesus Christ and how He transcends throughout all eternity.</ref>, and the Word <ref>The Word is translated as logos (λόγος) in Greek. It speaks of the spoken Word of God. God’s Word is effective: God speaks, and things come into being ([[Genesis 1:3]], [[Psalms 33:6]], [[Isaiah 55:10]], [[Isaiah 55:11|11]]).</ref> was with God <ref>The Greek word used here for “God” is “Theos” (θεός), and it denotes deity as an object of worship. This word is used 1,338 times in the New Covenant. Only 13 times is the word used to express anything but eternal deity. Here, the word reveals Jesus as God in the flesh ([[John 1:14]] and [[1 Timothy 3:16]]).</ref>, and the Word was God. <ref>This affirms that this is the same God that created the universe ([[Genesis 1:3]])</ref><ref>King James Version (KJV)</ref> | ||