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The opening of the Gospel of John serves as a foundational declaration regarding the pre-existence and divine nature of Jesus Christ. He is identified as the "Word" who existed from the very beginning, establishing that His presence was not a later development in the history of the universe but was eternal (PP 34.1). This identification emphasizes that Christ was not merely a created being but was one with the eternal Father in nature, character, and purpose (PP 34.1). The relationship between the Father and the Son is described as an intimate union where the Word was both with God and was Himself God (1SM 296).

This unity allowed Christ to be the only being capable of entering into all the divine counsels and purposes of the Godhead (PP 34.1). His existence is characterized as being from everlasting, a point reinforced by the testimony of the beloved disciple who witnessed to His role as the Creator of all things (20MR 196.1). Furthermore, this divine Word is presented as the source of all life and light (4MR 150.4).

While the world often failed to recognize His true character when He eventually took on human flesh, His identity as the self-existent Life-giver remained unchanged (1SM 296). The transition from His eternal state to His earthly mission involved the Word becoming flesh to dwell among humanity, revealing a glory characterized by grace and truth rather than worldly power (AA 544.1).

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