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What is the Beginning in John 1:1?

Hi! Daren Willcock here again with the start of a new series on the Prologue of John's Gospel. What Does "In the Beginning" Really Mean in John 1:1? | Alternative Views Examined Does "In the beginning" (Ἐν ἀρχῇ / En archē) in John 1:1 refer to the absolute beginning of all existence—or something else entirely? Most assume it parallels Genesis 1:1, but is this assumption warranted by the text itself? In this video, we explore scholarly perspectives that challenge common assumptions and examine what John's original Jewish audience would have understood. 🔍 Key Questions Addressed: • Does archē always mean "the beginning of time"? • Is John echoing Genesis 1:1, or is he making a different point? • Could "the beginning" refer to the start of God's redemptive plan or the gospel era? • How did Second Temple Jewish literature use similar language? • What does the immediate context of John's Gospel reveal? 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments! What do YOU think "in the beginning" means? #John1 #BiblicalHermeneutics #NewTestament #GreekStudy #BiblicalTheology