Trinitarians often interpret 1 John 1:1 as referring to John 1:1, linking it to Jesus as the logos. However, this interpretation is disputed.
Berean Literal Bible 1 John 1:1:
That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we have gazed upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life--
1 John 1:1 actually refers to the apostles' firsthand experience with Jesus, emphasizing their eyewitness testimony.
"That which was from the beginning" refers to Jesus' ministry and the apostles' experience with Him. - "We have heard, seen, and handled" highlights the apostles' direct observation of Jesus' life and miracles.
This aligns with 2 Peter 1:16, where Peter asserts they were "eyewitnesses of His majesty".
The focus is on the apostles' personal testimony, establishing the credibility of the message.
I consulted with Bible teacher Dustin R. Smith, PhD, and he provided clarity on 1 John 1:1.
According to him: John 1:1 refers to the logos, a masculine noun, speaking of the beginning of Genesis.
1 John 1:1 starts with a neuter relative pronoun, "That which was from the beginning", referring to the readers' Christian experience.
The two passages have different purposes and shouldn't be used to interpret each other.
I believe Dr. Smith is referring to Greek grammar. In Greek, nouns have genders (masculine, feminine, or neuter).
"Logos" (John 1:1) is a masculine noun, referring to a person (GOD).
"That which" (1 John 1:1) uses a neuter relative pronoun, referring to an idea or concept (the message or experience).
Think of it like this: - Masculine noun = person/being (John 1:1 talks about GOD)
Neuter pronoun = idea/concept (1 John 1:1 talks about the message/experience)
Simon Brown.
Link to Dustin R. Smith, PhD,



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