The Word Was with God

The Word Was with God

The opening verses of John’s Gospel tell us much about the relationship between God the Father and Jesus Christ. The opening clause posits that the Word was in the beginning—in any conceivable beginning. Before all beginnings, the Word already existed. He did...
The Word Was with God

God and the Word in John 1

Who is Jesus Christ? What is His relationship to God the Father? People who claim to be Christian have tried to answer this question in various ways. Arians suggest that Christ was an exalted creature of the Father. Adoptionists argue that Christ was a righteous man...
The Word Was with God

No Going Back?

 “You’re on the wrong side of history.” It’s a cute phrase, but it’s not an argument. We are in the middle of history, not at its end. Unless we admit some element of supernatural revelation, none of us can claim to know the end of...
The Word Was with God

A Week With Chaplains

When we think of ministers who have devoted their lives to the Lord’s work, we usually think of pastors and missionaries. But there are other ministries that require full-time devotion. For example, Bible and theology professors give sustained attention to the...
The Word Was with God

Favorite Authors, Part Two

Last week I wrote about five of my favorite authors. My goal was to discuss ten authors altogether, saving the final five for this essay. But somehow, two extra authors slipped into the list. Here, then, are the remaining seven. C. S. Lewis wrote works of literary...