115. Did Jesus Christ Exist Before Christmas? @AI3Magi-耶穌愛你-信仰問答

Many believe Jesus’ life began in Bethlehem, but Scripture paints a far more profound picture. John 1:1-3 tells us, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” This “Word” is Jesus, existing with God before time began. He was not created—He was the Creator.

Colossians 1:16-17 further affirms this truth: “For by him all things were created… He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” If Jesus created everything, then He Himself must be uncreated. His existence predates the universe, affirming His divinity and eternal nature.

This truth reshapes how we see Christ. He is not merely a historical figure but the eternal God who chose to step into history. Christmas is not the start of His story; it is the moment He entered our world in human form.

Jesus in the Old Testament: A Hidden Presence

Some wonder why Jesus’ name isn’t in the Old Testament. Yet, He is present throughout. Isaiah 9:6 prophesied, “For to us a child is born… and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” This was written centuries before Jesus’ birth, affirming His divine nature.

Moreover, Jesus appeared in mysterious ways before His incarnation. The “Angel of the Lord” in Exodus 3:2-6, speaking from the burning bush, was no mere angel—He declared, “I am the God of your father.” Many scholars see this as a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. Likewise, in Genesis 18, Abraham encountered the Lord in human form.

These glimpses reveal that Jesus was actively present before His birth. He was guiding, leading, and preparing the way for redemption.

The Incarnation: When Eternity Took on Flesh

If Jesus is eternal, what happened at Christmas? John 1:14 answers: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” This was not His beginning but His mission’s unfolding. Philippians 2:6-7 explains that He, “though he was in the form of God… emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant.”

Jesus humbled Himself to enter our world as one of us. He experienced our struggles, our pain, and ultimately, death—so that we might have life. His incarnation was not just an event but an act of love, bridging eternity and humanity.

A Savior Beyond Time

Understanding Jesus’ eternal nature deepens our faith. He is not confined by time; He is the Alpha and Omega, the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). His birth was not the start of His existence, but the start of His mission to redeem us.

As we celebrate Christmas, we rejoice not just in a birth, but in the profound reality that God has always been with us—before time began, now, and forevermore.

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