Logos of God

[LearningToLetGo]

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. - John 1:1 (ESV)

Word in this verse is Logos. Logos literally means 'word', but in this context means so much more. The word 'logos' carried a world of meaning beyond its literally one and was informed by Greek philosophy and religion.

Let's discuss.

 

[Davey D0]

Interesting perspective, LearningToLetGo, in that my Living Bible which was gifted to me in the Christmas of 1975 reads, "Before anything else existed there was Christ with God." A footnote referring to the word Christ reads "Literally, 'the Word', meaning Christ, the wisdom and power of God and the first cause of all things; God's personal expression of himself to men".

The word Logos also refers to a logic, a higher form of consciousness. If we equate Jesus and His teachings with the concept of that higher consciousness, it is appropriate such a word as Logos was chosen. In essence, our understanding of God and people in general is increased through following Jesus and His teachings.

"...God's personal expression of himself to men", with the word men referring to mankind, all people, is Jesus who is His Word, His message to all mankind.

In a nutshell, John's message is saying Christ always existed as a part of God and was sent to us to show us the way back to Him.

 

[bobinfaith]

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. - John 1:1 (ESV) Word in this verse is Logos. Logos literally means 'word', but in this context means so much more. The word 'logos' carried a world of meaning beyond its literally one and was informed by Greek philosophy and religion.
Let's discuss.

Interesting perspective, LearningToLetGo, in that my Living Bible which was gifted to me in the Christmas of 1975 reads, "Before anything else existed there was Christ with God." A footnote referring to the word Christ reads "Literally, 'the Word', meaning Christ, the wisdom and power of God and the first cause of all things; God's personal expression of himself to men". The word Logos also refers to a logic, a higher form of consciousness. If we equate Jesus and His teachings with the concept of that higher consciousness, it is appropriate such a word as Logos was chosen. In essence, our understanding of God and people in general is increased through following Jesus and His teachings. "...God's personal expression of himself to men", with the word men referring to mankind, all people, is Jesus who is His Word, His message to all mankind. In a nutshell, John's message is saying Christ always existed as a part of God and was sent to us to show us the way back to Him.

Good morning, LearningToLetGo;

You started an excellent thread for discussion. You are correct and I agree. Logos can be defined who Christ is as fully human and fully God. How does one articulate this in so many ways?

I like what Davey D0 shares, "The word Logos also refers to a logic, a higher form of consciousness. If we equate Jesus and His teachings with the concept of that higher consciousness, it is appropriate such a word as Logos was chosen."

John was an excellent disciple of Jesus and witnessed many (Logos) representations of Christ; example, He never ceased to be the eternal God, our source of eternal life, thematic, yet Christ felt and displayed the emotions of human life.

John shared them with like believers and disciples of Jews and Gentiles which is also beneficial in our continued discussion and learning from other disciples in these times.

Logos may be overwhelming at first to the non-believer, but if we don't believe in the basic Truth such as John 1:1, (and there is a lot in that Great passage,) then how can we have faith and trust in Him in our eternal life?

God bless you, LearningToLetGo.

Bob

 

[LearningToLetGo]

Here's an interesting article. Some parts are a bit long winded but it's worth a look.

"Logos is Greek for “word,” but its meaning is deeper in Greek thought than our idea of a combination of letters. In its Greek use, logos translates as “reason” or “thought,”—but even this fails to capture for English speakers the nuanced meaning. Logos has two important aspects, “cause” and “presence.” In its causal sense, logos is creative; it reasons, thinks, and in some cases, causes something to be, similar to how a bad thought can cause tears or a good thought, a smile. Its causal aspect also has the sense of rule, as in a king ruling over a kingdom and causing things to happen; or a spiritual or divine reason/logic to the universe that gives predictability to its operations." (pp. 2)

A Very Brief Introduction to Logos Theology

Logos theology is a theology of presence without division. It is a way of unification, of which the incarnation is the greatest visible example.

www.1517.org