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G O D T H E S O N

b. Col. 1.15-17

II. Christ as the Preexistent Word ( Logos )

A. The Preexistent Logos: God was manifested in the flesh.

For Christ is King, Priest, God, Lord, Angel, and Man. ~ Justin Martyr (c. 160, E) 1.211. Ibid. p. 94.

1 Tim. 3.16 - Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: he was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory. Isa. 7.14 - Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

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1. He is called God.

a. Heb. 1.8

b. John 1.14

c. John 1.18

d. John 20.28

2. Divine names are ascribed to Jesus.

a. Lord

(1) Acts 2.20-21 and Rom. 10.13 with Joel 2.31-32

(2) 1 Pet. 3.15 with Isa. 8.13