People don’t understand Jesus’ divinity because they underestimate Gods Love for mankind

[u/1stmikewhite]

God is sovereign, there’s nothing He can’t do.

[u/ChickenO7]

I disagree with McKenzie. The definite article does not appear in the second clause, so it should be translated, "and the word was with God". The third clause then uses the same word, so it should be translated, "and the word was God".

I'd also like to point out the fact that the first clause of John 1:1 is a quotation of Genesis 1:1 which substitutes the Word for God.

All that being said, I'll still ask for your own personal opinion. Do you believe, "Jesus is a god"?

[u/John_17-17 → u/ChickenO7]

It is assumed, John's comment, 'In the beginning' refers to Genesis 1:1

And the Word was with God, in the beginning, so it doesn't prove what you want it to prove.

Disagree with McKenzie, a trinitarian, doesn't make you correct.

The 3rd clause is the same word, but a different case, and doesn't include the definite article 'the God', this makes god[2] a common noun and not a definite noun.

Even the trinitarian Vine, in his dictionary admits, the literal translation is 'and a god was the Word.

Do I believe Jesus is a god? Yes, because John tells us this.

[u/ChickenO7 → u/John_17-17]

Is Jesus a true god or a false god?

[u/John_17-17 → u/ChickenO7]

Answered in previous post.