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NASB | John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 1:1 In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. [Gen 1:1; Is 9:6] |
Bible Question:
Emmaus, Hank, Makarios, Morant61, EdB and anyone else who cares to reply: I believe with all my heart that the Son of God, the Logos (John 1:1), is eternal, that he was in the beginning. But I sincerely would like to know: technically, when did Jesus become Jesus? I.e., would it be technically correct to refer to the Son of God in the Old Testament as Jesus, since he was not named Jesus until after his incarnation, his birth? Again, I am not doubting the eternality or deity of the Son of God. I am just wondering, is it correct to refer to him in the OT period as Jesus, Messiah or some other name? Thank you in advance for your help. --kalos |
Bible Answer: Kalos, I would opt for Jesus from the moment of conception in Mary's womb. Before that I will leave to the other's to whom you posed the question, but certainly Messiah would apply. Emmaus |