John 1:1

"If you think Jesus is not God and the Trinity is fake, listen to this. John 1:1 declares that the Word (Jesus) is eternal, in perfect relationship with the Father, and fully God—proving the deity of Christ and the truth of the Trinity."

John 1:1 says: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” The phrase “In the beginning” (ἐν ἀρχῇ, en archē) points to eternity past, echoing Genesis 1:1. It shows that the Word (Logos) existed before creation. The verb “was” (ἦν, ēn) is an imperfect verb in Greek, describing continuous, ongoing action in the past. This means the Word has always existed, with no starting point. Unlike created things (John 1:3), the Word is eternal.

The next part, “the Word was with God” (πρὸς τὸν θεόν, pros ton Theon), shows a close and personal relationship between the Word and God the Father. The preposition pros means "toward" or "facing," describing intimacy and fellowship. But it also shows that the Word is distinct from the Father. Yet the final phrase, “the Word was God” (θεὸς ἦν ὁ λόγος, Theos ēn ho Logos), makes it clear that the Word is fully God. The absence of the definite article (ho) before Theos emphasizes the divine nature of the Word without confusing the Word with the Father. The Word shares the same divine essence as the Father (cf. Hebrews 1:3, Philippians 2:6).

This verse teaches that Jesus, the Word, is eternal, fully God, and distinct from the Father. The Word is also the Creator of all things (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16-17) and the one who sustains all creation (Hebrews 1:2-3). John 1:14 reveals that the Word became flesh and lived among us—this is Jesus Christ. Only someone who is fully God could save us from our sins and bring us back to the Father (Hebrews 7:25-26).

What does this mean for you? It means Jesus is not just a teacher, prophet, or a created being. He is God Himself. He created you, He came to save you, and He invites you to know Him. Will you trust Him as your Savior and Lord today?