The Pre-Existent Christ
John 1:3-5

John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.

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John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. v4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

v12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

Matthew 17:2-3 His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. And, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.

Luke 9:54 And when His disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, just as Elijah did?”

John 21:7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea. Revelation 19:13 He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God.

John 20:31 but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.

Jesus Preexistence vv1-2

Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness...

Matthew 3:16-17 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

Philippians 2:5-7 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.

Colossians 2:9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily;

Jesus Is The Source Of Life v3

Ecclesiastes 12:7 Then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it.

Matthew 10:28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Acts 17:28 for in Him we live and move and have our being,

Colossians 1:16-17 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.

Jesus Is The Light Of Men v4b-5

John 8:12 “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

Acts 26:18 to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins...

John 3:19-20 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.

John 8:12 “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 6:17b ...And it was already dark, and Jesus had not come to them.

John 13:30 Having received the piece of bread, he then went out immediately. And it was night.

John 20:1 Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark,

John 8:24 Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.”

Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment,

Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.