What It Means for Jesus to Be the "Word of God" 

- ܘܡܸܠܬ݂ܵܐ ܒܸ݁ܣܪܵܐ ܗܘܵܐ ܘܲܐܓܸ݁ܢ ܒ݁ܲܢ ܘܲܚܙܲܝܢ ܫܘܿܒ݂ܚܹܗ ܫܘܿܒ݂ܚܵܐ ܐܲܝܟ݂ ܕ݁ܝܼܚܝܼܕ݂ܵܝܵܐ ܕ݁ܡܸܢ ܐܲܒ݂ܵܐ ܕ݁ܲܡܠܹܐ ܛܲܝܒ݁ܘܿܬ݂ܵܐ ܘܩܘܿܫܬ݁ܵܐ( John 1:14 - And the Word flesh was made, and tabernacled with us; and we saw his glory, the glory as of the one-begotten who (was) from the Father, full of grace and truth. The root word is wmelt but can also have a Niqqud and becomes wmelta (melto in latin). So the word=ܘܡܠܬܐ which has 4 meanings depending on the context of the verse.... *word, case, cause, matter (I have includes the translations for you from aramaic but will leave you to decide which word was the correct definition to let you think about it and do some work :) -bottom of post). The answer IS in the Quran ...what the actual Word is when Jesus pbuh was to be *ordaned as only-begotten and favoured above Jews to spread truth and justice against transgressions. It was the Nasara who became muslim in the middle east as the verses were preserved in the quran. peace ------ word Com. --(a) statement, speech Com. (a.1) (gram.) proposition, word, predication Syr. 1 ܡܠܬ ܫܡܐ‏ : adjective Syr. 2 terminology Syr. 3 exposition, treatise Syr. 4 argumentation Syr. (a.2) proverb Syr. --(b) power of speech Syr. (b.1) reasoning Syr. --(c) promise Syr. --(d) verbal consent Syr. --(e) (philos.) meaning Syr. --(f) (gram.) verb Syr. 2 thing [=Heb. דָּבָר] Gal, Syr, JBA. --(a) matter, case BA-Da, Gal, Syr, JBA, LJLA. (a.1) complaint, disagreement JBA. (a.2) עיקר מילתא‏ : the essence of the matter JBA. 3 =Gk. logos [masculine!] Syr. --(a) as the theological term logos Syr. 4 idioms . --(a) ܥܒܲܕ ܡ܊‏ : to pray Syr. --(b) עבד‏: to let blood JBA. --(c) ܫܘܼܒܚܵܐ‏ : doxology Syr. --(d) w. איתארע‏ : see s.v. ˀrˁ vb. JBA. --(e) ממילא‏ : of itself, intrinsically JBA, JBAg. --(f) w. "to give" : to give an accounting; CPA. --(g) w. p$T : to continue speaking CPA.

the beginning: In the Scriptures, the meaning of the term “beginning” depends on the context. Here the Greek word ar·khe cannot refer to “the beginning” of God the Creator, for he is eternal, having no beginning. (Ps 90:2) It must, therefore, refer to the time when God be- gan creating. God’s first creation was termed the Word, a heavenly designa- tion of the one who became Jesus. (Joh 1:14-17) So Jesus is the only one who can rightly be called “the firstborn of all creation.” (Col 1:15) He was “the begin- ning of the creation by God” (Re 3:14), so he existed before other spirit creatures and the physical universe were created. In fact, by means of Jesus, “all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth.”-Col 1:16; for other exam- ples of how the term “beginning” is used, see study note on Joh 6:64. the Word: Or “the Logos.” Greek, ho logos. Here used as a title, it is also used at Joh 1:14 and Re 19:13. John identified the one to whom this title belongs, name- ly, Jesus. This title was applied to Jesus during his prehuman existence as a spir- it creature, during his ministry on earth as a perfect man, and after his exaltation to heaven. Jesus was God’s Word of com- munication, or Spokesman, for conveying information and instructions to the Cre- ator’s other spirit sons and to humans. So it is reasonable to think that prior to Jesus’ coming to earth, Jehovah on many occasions communicated with mankind through the Word, His angelic mouth- piece.-Ge 16:7-11; 22:11; 31:11; Ex 3:2-5; Jg 2:1-4; 6:11, 12; 13:3. with: Lit., “toward.” In this context, the Greek preposition pros implies close prox- imity and fellowship. It also indicates separate persons, in this case, the Word and the only true God. the Word was a god: Or “the Word was divine [or, “a godlike one”].” This state- ment by John describes a quality or characteristic of “the Word” (Greek, ho logos; see study note on the Word in this verse), that is, Jesus Christ. The Word’s preeminent position as the firstborn Son of God through whom God created all other things is a basis for describing him as “a god; a godlike one; divine; a divine being.” Many translators favor the ren- dering “the Word was God,” equating him with God Almighty. However, there are good reasons for saying that John did not mean that “the Word” was the same as Almighty God. First, the preceding clause and the following clause both clearly state that “the Word” was “with God.” Also, the Greek word the·os occurs three times in verses 1 and 2. In the first and third occurrences, the·os is preceded by the definite article in Greek; in the second occurrence, there is no article. Many scholars agree that the absence of the definite article before the second the·os is significant. When the article is used in this context, the·os refers to God Almighty. On the other hand, the absence of the article in this grammati- cal construction makes the·os qualitative in meaning and describes a characteristic of “the Word.” Therefore, a number of Bi- ble translations in English, French, and German render the text in a way similar to the New World Translation, conveying the idea that “the Word” was “a god; divine; a divine being; of divine kind; godlike.” Supporting this view, ancient translations of John’s Gospel into the Sahidic and the Bohairic dialects of the Coptic lan- guage, probably produced in the third and fourth centuries C.E., handle the first occurrence of the·os at Joh 1:1 differently from the second occurrence. These ren- derings highlight a quality of “the Word,” that his nature was like that of God, but they do not equate him with his Father, the almighty God. In harmony with this verse, Col 2:9 describes Christ as having “all the fullness of the divine quality.” And according to 2Pe 1:4, even Christ’s joint heirs would “become sharers in divine na- ture.” Additionally, in the Septuagint translation, the Greek word the·os is the usual equivalent of the Hebrew words ren- dered “God,” el and elo·him, which are thought to convey the basic meaning “Mighty One; Strong One.” These Hebrew words are used with reference to the al- mighty God, other gods, and humans❤

JEREMIAH 29:11 For I know the Plans I have for you,” Declares the LORD, “Plans to Prosper you and not to Harm you, Plans to give you Hope and a bright Future.

God bless @bibleproject... realised most Christians like me really don't know the bible... we read in bits, but this brings context... Wish your team can do the whole bible, and we can translate in African local languages and share... how can i help?

​@@GODisNotJesus your whole account is based proving a notion wrong

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True indeed.

True - I love the narration of these videos.

Truly amazed as well.

Thank you Aaron!

John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 10:27-28 (KJV) My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. Once saved always saved!!!

How about Leviticus??

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Transformed.❤

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Amen 🤍 Jesus rlly is working 💯

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I listen to the podcasts and I’m an old Christian. 71 and learning much more always, deeper and deeper in the old book.

@@deborahgrantham7387Amen!

The podcasts truly are great study tools

Son, it is a journey of fellowship, it gets better along the way. God bless you with knowledge and wisdom to be there in spirit and body.

God bless you son.😊

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​@@jamesarnette1394don't give up

I gave up a long time ago. It is only in the last two decades that I have finally completely woken up. I Now understand that Christianity is just another form of Mythology and even the Old Testament reads like a Greek myth. And in fact a lot of it did come from Greek thought as well as Mesopotamia and other places, any place except palestine.

​@@jamesarnette1394The old testament Hebrew Bible was written before the belief in Greek mythology. Please consider this as well. God has not given up on you my friend.

Greek mythology began in the late Bronze Age, something like 1100 BCE. It was about that same time that the mythology of Troy began as well. The books that were written by who we call Homer were written around 800 BCE but described supposed events that were late Bronze Age time period. The times lineup perfectly. I don't know what you're talking about.

HALLELUJAH!!!!

To know God you must first become selfless "deny yourself" egoless or die to the self only then can the Holy Spirit of Truth enter into you. Then you will witness Truth and will despair for humanity who are not just blind to Truth humanity is dead to Truth. The "self" (ego) cannot experience Truth. All humanity must rise from death into Life to Live. This is the first death and resurrection. Churchianity continues to teach the Bible literally and so Christians never experience their bodies "full of light" (Life / resurrection) and they never see the Holy Spirit. Everyone has the Spirit of this world (ego). Only God's anointed receive the Spirit of Truth then humanity ridicules, mocks, despises and condemns them "believing they are doing God's will". The ego (all 7 billion) cannot be experience Truth. People really need to understand what it means to surrender the "self" to God. Really you must die to Live. Peace be with you. PS: Every word of the Bible is about YOU and no one else. It's your story. Your guide.

Thrilled.

Who is the voiceover reading the bible? Would love to just listen in that voice.

I think i have mentioned this before but do you have any plans on covering the first book of Maccabees?

So, you are a Christian. Understand you cannot be saved by Jesus and Buddhist. You must submit to Jesus.

I am an ex-- unbeliever I have repented to God for my sins and accepted Jesus into my heart As Savior

Pride ~ the first Sin of lucifer!

Oh honey don’t bless me.

@@itsbec9941God bless you

​@@P.H.888pride and proudness are different I believe..

Amen

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing John!

That's awesome

Wow that's wonderful. Starting at a young age to know the Bible really well

God bless you John, fatherhood isn't easy, therefore I praise God that you make the time to know Him with your son :)

@@bibleproject John😂😂

Me, too!

Kym Dickman Me three!

Live the life that is true to you. How is it one seeks others to fulfill you? Enlil aka jesus has many challenges before him. Soon what is shalt be revealed.

Same. I have been trying to witness a friend of mine who is Mormon. One day I asked him his thoughts about God. He gave the Mormon answer and I used multiple verses from John.

@@seekerknowledge8640 You are sadly mistaken. Jesus is not Enlil. Have you not read John's gospel?

Its funny, ok so John when he is writing his gospel, probably has some knowledge of the Holy Spirit as his gospel was penned late in the first century. So John when he says the Word was with God and God, he probably does have some thought of the H S as being divine too. Since he was around at Pentecost. , there is just so much to consider when examining John's gospel and I truly wish scripture spike more about the Holy Spirit.

No one comes to him unless the father draws them to him. He is one.

@@jameskerrigan2997Is that a predestination thing?

@@wataboutya9310 God fills up eternity, he lives out side of time and in it. It was always known who was going to be this or that. Everyone has a choice,but God knows what you will choose so he makes your choice easier. If you're going to choose to not love him he will harden your heart like pharoh for his purposes. But those that love him he will call.

Jesus is our salvation

True, because Jesus gave John the Most Revelation. Each Apostle was given what they were gifted with. Each member of the Kingdom is unique, it's cool

God, Jesus is our glory,peace, and salvation

Couldn't have said it better! 🙏🏻

I used to believe these stories when I was a little child.

@@JamesRichardWiley What changed for you to not believe anymore?

That sounds like a Positive..

As GOD does exist,is tender, merciful,etc etc& you can of course talk to Him.And thats the the Best&Easiest way to proceed. You don't need any intermediaries or performances etc - & in fact even if well meaning cannot improve on a 1 :1 Relationship. His Agenda is to liberate you, inform you,look after you , defend you & ! introduce you to the Mighty Kingdom of Heaven where where all good things are ratified- & with EternalLife ( with a capital L! )amongst the 'fringe benefits' so to speak.!.."Out of sight,far from view, Beyond the reach of a Nightmare (=Fallen Earth ) come true" as has been said .However even this will be sorted too as/when the Lord sees fit since He created it-Immeasurably better than as now , Sin corroded as it presently is: He said the Meek shall Inherit the Earth( as well as the Kingdom!) so another 'plus'...Altho' He can talk to- Anyone(He did to thousands in Palestine as Gospels confirm) He tends to communicate pro tem even more directly[you will not - never- be neglected so attend to what happens when you Communicate!]Meantime 'Save the Planet 'sentiment continues to (wilfully!) ignore He Who Can!...

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@5.10 The Greek original doesn't say "the one and only God, which is in the bosom of the Father", it says "the only begotten son, which is in the bosom of the Father". So stop with that blasphemy! God doesn't sleep, doesn't die, doesn't eat, doesn't go to the toilet etc. but Jesus did ;)!

@@tabaxazuaq5456 Muhammad was a false prophet don't spread your heresy here.

@@tabaxazuaq5456 Jesus became flesh please

Amen

Thanks for watching!

Haha. For me the poetry is very difficult and discouraging but we must endure to the end so i keep my faith. ❤

@HOUSE OF YAH! YHWH your Elohim is ONE. The Triune God is ONE not 3. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are of ONE being and of 3 personages. Not 3 beings.

and the word Jesus was with the Most High. Acts 4:30 while you stretch out your hand for healing and while signs and wonders occur through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” Acts 4:27 For truly both Herod and Pontius Pilate with men of the nations and with peoples of Israel were gathered together in this city against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed,

@HOUSE OF YAH! 1 x 1 x1 = ?

@HOUSE OF YAH! 1X1x1=ONE!

@HOUSE OF YAH! what a bad take

@Artur ok well you have a strong opinion. I disagree with you and there are many examples in the Bible that your words have power. I can obviously see John was showing us that our words can help us if they line up with what God stands for. You speak hate anger, jealousy, gossip. You bring darkness. Speak love, faith, hope, positive things you bring light. I also believe that we have the Holy Spirit in us and we do have the power to get rid of darkness. Jesus said truly if you have faith as big as a mustard seed you can truly tell a mountain to move and it will. I stand behind my comment and believe you are wrong. God bless

@@queen_sophie7515 The Bible goes into plenty of detail about the impact of words and what they reveal about our character. In that sense, Artur is right; you don’t need to theorize or say “I believe” because the Bible already talks about it in many places. Make a study of that topic! The concern Artur has is that part of what you’re saying sounds like Word of Faith teachings, which are heresy. There is a difference between human speech and how God speaks. God can bring things into existence because he is eternal; he fills all of time and space so when he speaks, his words also fill time and space. But we are mortal and finite. Our words live and die with us, and we can only speak about what God has already created. As fallen beings, our words no longer fully align with the truth either. Which is why we look to what God says in his Word rather than ourselves. Our words do matter and can help or hurt people in the way people perceive them, but they can’t alter reality or creation or time or space like God can. That’s a difference you will need to acknowledge if you don’t already.

Positive words, love in action, Wisdom can be shown conquering sin in many examples. My favorite. 1 Samuel 25:32-34 (KJV) 32 And David said to Abigail, Blessed [be] the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me: 33 And blessed [be] thy advice, and blessed [be] thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to [shed] blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand. 34 For in very deed, [as] the LORD God of Israel liveth, which hath kept me back from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and come to meet me, surely there had not been left unto Nabal by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall. After Nabal’s death, David married the Wise Abigail. Her Love of Right conquered the wrath of man.

@@Window4503 Well I disagree. I believe our word bring positive or negative things in our lives. I believe that God is the Alpha and Omega the first and the last and I believe he is in our hearts. We do have the power to get rid of darkness in our lives. I have read the whole Bible and have studied it. Some things are known to others that are not understood by all. Sorry you can’t see what I am saying and that is very clearly laid out in the passage. Maybe one day God will open your eyes to the power we have in ourselves to help us and others. All it takes is a little Faith. God bless.

@Artur I don’t get what you disagree with? That our words call darkness or light? This passage that is in the video is about my comment. It is the example. I understand that sometimes God let’s you understand a verse deeper then just the surface. I understand that you don’t agree maybe you don’t understand because God thinks your not there spiritually yet. That why Jesus spoke in parables because some will understand but not all will. People read a verse and get 20 different teaching out of that one verse. Not one is wrong because it is a revelation from God. It just depends on how close to God you are. I am not here to debate what every verse is about. I believe one thing you believe another. Not everyone that reads the Bible comes to the same conclusion. That’s why there are so many religions out there on one Bible. I know in my heart what God is teaching me from this verse. You just have to understand what God is teaching you from this verse. There is no right and wrong as long as it is done with love. God bless

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Amen

He's only son, The greatest gift.

We're excited for you to see it!

We're so glad to hear that!

@@bibleproject it’s so true y’all have helped me so much!! I’ve been going through a hard time in my life and y’all have helped me know that God is still there for me ❤️

Amen!!

That is so awesome to hear!

So, God had sex with himself and gave birth to himself so that he could become human and have himself killed to please himself as payment for Mankind's sins and so those who accept him are without sin. Did I get any of that right? I'm wondering how some deity can set everything up so that the deity becomes a person who's killed to make peace with the deity. Sounds pretty circular to me and it does not make sense no matter how much you apologized for it.

Yes! Glad you noticed!

@@bibleproject so do you recommend that show? I’m always leery of things like that because I don’t want to waste time with terrible theology and “creative interpretations “. Is Chosen a “good” show?

@@themoldysoldier I like it so far. Its down to earth and real. But they take some freedoms in flashing out the characters.

@@perjohanaxell9862 what do you mean by “flashing out the characters “? Maybe that’s a way you’d say it in your native tongue? Where are you from? I’m from Iowa in the US.

@@themoldysoldier u can watch this series,the chosen is a christian series from the holy Bible,which tells the story of Jesus,but it focuses much more on the apostles and Mary Magdalene

Thank you Greg! That means so much to us.

The original manuscripts says no one has seen God at any time, THE ONLY GOD, who is in the bosom of the Father has made him known. Jehovah is The Father, The Son, and The Spirit. Everytime people had a visual encounter with God in the Old Testament, they saw pre incarnate Jesus. Jesus is God, the fullness of deity dwells in him. Keep your bad jw theology out out true Christian content. Look into watchtower organization and question their authority, they're feeding you lies. Ask for Jesus to set you free

@@SamC_182 Jesus was called a mighty God but not his God and Father. Acts 4:30 Peter and John: while you stretch out your hand for healing and while signs and wonders occur through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” Acts 4:27 For truly both Herod and Pontius Pilate with men of the nations and with peoples of Israel were gathered together in this city against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed,

@@SamC_182 he even said that those who ignore his God and Father dont truly loves him in John 14:24

Anytime the truth about Jesus is uttered, demons make themselves manifest to lead men astray. Get out of here.

Revelation 3:12 (KJV) Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, [which is] new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and [I will write upon him] my new name. Overcome what, the world, so satan? 1 Corinthians 5:5 (KJV) To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. A ( stone ) pillar in the Temple of His God. He shall go no more out( rushing to and fro ) He shall ✍️ Yah upon you. A return of the backslide Daughter is in ( COMPASS ), Com- together, Passus- in step or pace with Ruach( Woman ). Jeremiah 31:22 (KJV) How long wilt thou go about, O thou backsliding daughter? for the LORD hath created a new thing in the earth, A woman shall compass a man. Rev 12. Is a group( no church ), assembly, of peoples walking in pace with the Woman. Who is She Nicodemus, and how, as a grown man, would you be, born again?

Jesus wasn't there in the beginning...the Word was. "...and, the Word BECAME flesh." Jesus wasn't Jesus until He was born/conceived.

@@sassiebrat John 1:1 clearly says that the is Jesus. Jesus pre existed before his human birth. The word was with God, so that implies that something was there. In verse 2 of John it gives a strong hint by saying "HE" existed in the beginning with God and nothing was created except through him. Meaning that if Jesus speaks he gives life by his WORD. John 1:1-13 explains everything about his pre-existence and him being the word. 💯🙏🏿

@@emmanuelaboagye434...John tells us that the Word BECAME flesh. If you BECOME something, then you are not that thing until you BECOME it. If Jesus was always Jesus, what happened to His body while Mary was giving birth to baby Jesus? Were there two Jesuses? I don't think so.

and the word was with himself

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Blessed be

Tuh duh tuh duh tuh tuh tuh tuh duh tuh

Amogus

je sus

Duh duh

Thank you Linda!