Years ago, I recorded a video on a topic central to understanding who Jesus truly was—one that’s since drawn considerable attention. In the video, I explore the prologue of the Gospel of John, a passage often interpreted to mean that Jesus pre-existed his earthly birth as God himself. But, as a Biblical Unitarian, I argue that John’s poetic language paints a different picture: one where Jesus represents the culmination of God’s plan, brought to life in a fully human existence.
The phrase “The Word Made Flesh” from John 1 has long been understood by many to suggest that Jesus is both divine and pre-existent. However, the video delves into an alternative, Unitarian reading of this text. I present a perspective that views Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s wisdom and salvation, a plan pre-existing from creation but realized in flesh through Jesus. By looking at Jewish perspectives on “the Word” in the first century and comparing passages that personify wisdom and speech, the video encourages viewers to consider that “the Word” here could symbolize God’s unfolding plan, brought to life—not a literal pre-existing deity.
Throughout the video, I guide viewers through historical and scriptural insights, showing how early Jewish texts often personify God’s actions poetically without implying separate persons. John’s language echoes this poetic tradition. He wasn’t describing Jesus as a separate, divine entity with God in creation, but rather as the very fulfillment of God’s original blueprint, realized in human form.
This video has become my most-viewed, not because of controversy, but because it opens the door to a fresh and thought-provoking understanding of Jesus. It’s an invitation to see Jesus as God’s Word—not a second deity but the embodiment of God’s purpose for humanity. The journey to grasp this truth has fascinated countless viewers, and I hope it continues to inspire those who seek a deeper understanding of Jesus’ place in God’s redemptive plan.
For anyone interested, I invite you to watch the full video and explore the incredible depth and beauty of John’s prologue from a Biblical Unitarian perspective. This reading might just change how you see Jesus and his role as the Word made flesh.