The Beginning of the Logos-John 1

                                                   The Beginning of the Logos-John 1

 The Beginning of John 1 has been used to support the Doctrine of the Trinity. The Trinitarian view of John 1 describes Jesus as the Logos (The Word) involved in the original Genesis creation of the universe. I call inconsistency on this view because the Logos is used differently in Luke 1’s prologue and many other passages in the Bible. The Greek word Logos  actually means the spoken word of God (it can also refer to Torah/Wisdom because it is a loaded term), not Jesus himself. Jesus would had to be presupposed and read into the text in order to make it work. Logos is used to describe the revelation of the Messiah.  The emphasis on the FLESH was to combat the false doctrine of Docetism in 1 John 4:2. Docetism teaches that Jesus was a spirit, not a physical man (before the resurrection). When the Holy Spirit fell on Jesus during his baptism, this brought THE WORD/PLAN into fruition. Jesus was born from the Holy Spirit and was given the Holy Spirit at baptism. Below, I will share verses on how John’s writings are talking about the BEGINNING OF JESUS’ MINISTRY/The Gospel, NOT THE ORIGINAL CREATION OF GENESIS. We need to allow John to interpret John before even considering the other books of the Bible.

The logos is used over 250 times in the Bible, yet it is capitalized only about seven times in the NIV and the KJV. Even in those two translations there is disagreement on what verses should be capitalized. This is strong evidence of translator bias.

The logos does not equal Jesus. That is begging the question and special pleading. It is begging the question because logos anywhere else in the New Testament does not translate into Jesus. It has a wide semantic range. It can mean spoken word, reason, plan, or even purpose. For example in Luke 1 and First John, logos is NOT capitalized. Both these examples are talking about Jesus too.

It is special pleading because the beginning is used as the beginning of the Gospel everywhere else in the Gospel of John. The burden of proof falls on the person to justify this as the Genesis 1:1 beginning. A Genesis 1:1 interpretation causes even more problems. If Jesus is God, he did not have a beginning. The beginning nowhere means eternity past. The only two characters mentioned in Genesis 1 and 2 are God the Father and the Holy Spirit, nothing about the Son.

The Greek word Theos can refer to Satan (2 Corinthians 4:4), lesser gods (1 Corinthians 8:5) and men with authority (John 10:34- 35; Acts 12:22). It doesn't mean that Jesus is God in the same way as the Father automatically. Translator bias is a problem here.

The last clause in John 1:1 says theos en ho logos. According to the rules of Greek grammar, when two nouns are joined by the verb “to be,” and when both have the definite article, then both subjects are intended to be connected with each other. However, when there is no article, the subject functions more like an adjective than a noun. In this case, it describes the qualities / characteristics to which the subject belongs. 

The Journal of Biblical Literature says that expressions “with an anarthrous [no article] predicate preceding the verb, are primarily qualitative in meaning.” As the Journal states, this indicates that the logos can be likened to a god. It also says of John 1:1: “The qualitative force of the predicate is so prominent that the noun [theos] cannot be regarded as definite.”

The Beginning

Every time John mentions the Greek word Arche (Beginning) in the Gospels and Epistles, it always refer to Jesus' ministry. The only exception is Revelation in which it is referring to God or Jesus' authority or Jesus as the Author of the New Covenant Creation.

John 6:64 English Standard Version 64 But there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus knew from THE BEGINNING who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.)

John 8:25 English Standard Version 25 So they said to him, “Who are you?” Jesus said to them, “Just what I have been telling you from THE BEGINNING.

John 15:27 English Standard Version 27 And you also will bear witness, because you have been with me from THE BEGINNING.

John 16:4 English Standard Version 4 But I have said these things to you, that when their hour comes you may remember that I told them to you.  “I did not say these things to you from the THE BEGINNING, because I was with you.

Mark 1:1 English Standard Version 1 THE BEGINNING of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

1 John 1:1 English Standard Version  1 That which was from THE BEGINNING, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life—

1 John 2:7 English Standard Version  7 Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from THE BEGINNING. The old commandment is the word that you have heard.

1 John 2:13-14 English Standard Version 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from THE BEGINNING. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, children, because you know the Father. 14 I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from THE BEGINNING. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

1 John 2:24 English Standard Version 24 Let what you heard from THE BEGINNING abide in you. If what you heard from THE BEGINNING abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father.

1 John 3:11 English Standard Version 11 For this is the message that you have heard from THE BEGINNING that we should love one another.

2 John 1:5-6 English Standard Version 5 And now I ask you, dear lady—not as though I were writing you a new commandment, but the one we have had from THE BEGINNING—that we love one another. 6 And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from THE BEGINNING, so that you should walk in it.

Revelation 3:14 English Standard Version To the Church in Laodicea 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's creation.

NOTE: Jesus is the Author of the New Covenant Creation.

Matthew 1:1 English Standard Version 1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

NOTE: Genealogy’s Greek word is genesis, which means origin.

Luke 1:1-2 English Standard Version 1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, 2 just as those who from THE BEGINNING were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us

NOTE: This is the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.

Philippians 4:15 English Standard Version 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in THE BEGINNING of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only.

NOTE: This is the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.

Acts 11:15 English Standard Version 15 As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as on us at THE BEGINNING.

NOTE: This Beginning is the Pentecost here.

John 8:44 English Standard Version 44 You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from THE BEGINNING, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

NOTE: The Beginning here is Jesus’ first encounter with Satan in the wilderness. Not eternity/before creation. Satan is a liar and a murderer because he twisted Psalm 91:11-12 and try to tell Jesus to jump from the pinnacle of the Temple. This can include Satan tempting King Herod. See Revelation 12:3-5.

1 John 3:8 English Standard Version 8 Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from THE BEGINNING The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.

NOTE: The Beginning here is Jesus’ first encounter with Satan in the wilderness. Not eternity/before creation. Satan is a liar and a murderer because he twisted Psalm 91:11-12 and try to tell Jesus to jump from the pinnacle of the Temple. This includes Satan tempting King Herod. See Revelation 12:3-5.

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John 1

John 1:1 English Standard Version 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was WITH God, and the Word was God (divine).

NOTE: The Word is not a person because it was “WITH GOD” as a possession. We can see that the word WITH can be used in several other contexts. The beginning is Jesus’ ministry/gospel. God’s spoken word is heard once again through Jesus the Messiah.  God's Wisdom cries once again in the public squares through Jesus. God’s spoken word is divine unlike the false prophets of tradition at that time. See below on two translations. 

Moreover, there is no longer anymore regular prophets, but the Son of God-Hebrews 1:1-2. John 1 can alternatively be translated as "The Word was divine", "The Word was godlike”, or “ The Word was of God.” See translations below. Divine means belonging to God. The Word is the Father's Word just like the Word of Moses and the Word of Samuel are not separate entities.

Exodus 12:35 New American Standard Bible 35 Now the sons of Israel had done according to the 👉word of Moses,👈 for they had requested from the Egyptians articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing

1 Samuel 4:1 New American Standard Bible  4 So the 👉word of Samuel👈 came to all Israel. Now Israel went out to meet the Philistines in battle, and they camped beside Ebenezer, while the Philistines camped in Aphek.

See also: Exodus 19:8; 1 Kings 14:18,15:29,16:12, 17:15; 2 Kings 1:17, 2:22.

 John 1:1 Moffatt Translation 1 THE Logos existed in the very beginning, the Logos was with God, the Logos was divine. 

John 1:1 The New English Bible 1 In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and what God was the word was.

John 1:1 Goodspeed New Testament Translation In the beginning the Word existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was divine.

John 1:1 The Authentic New Testament (Schonfield)- In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God. So the Word was divine.

"WITH" USAGE

Job 10:13 New King James Version 13 ‘And these things You have hidden in Your heart; I know that this was WITH You.

Job 23:14 New King James Version 14 For He performs what is appointed for me, And many such things are WITH Him.

1 Samuel 25:25 English Standard Version 25 Let not my lord regard this worthless fellow, Nabal, for as his name is, so is he. Nabal is his name, and folly is WITH him. But I your servant did not see the young men of my lord, whom you sent.

Job 31:5 English Standard Version 5 “If I have walked WITH falsehood and my foot has hastened to deceit;

Job 12:2 English Standard Version 2 “No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die WITH you

Job 12:13 English Standard Version 13 “WITH God are wisdom and might; he has counsel and understanding.

Job 12:16 English Standard Version 16 WITH him are strength and sound wisdom; the deceived and the deceiver are his.

Wisdom 9:9 Good News Translation 9 Wisdom is WITH you and knows your actions; she was present when you made the world. She knows what pleases you, what is right and in accordance with your commands.

Sirach 1:1 Good News Translation 1 All wisdom comes from the Lord, and Wisdom is WITH him forever.

The Word of God/Jesus can be Wisdom Personified

Proverbs 1:20-21 English Standard Version 20 Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice; 21 at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks: 23 If you turn at my reproof, behold, I will pour out my spirit to you; I will make my words known to you.

NOTE: Jesus is personified wisdom shouting to repent for the Kingdom is near.

Proverbs 3:13, 19 English Standard Version 13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding.... 19 the Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.

NOTE: Jesus is the beginning and author of the New Covenant Creation. Revelation 3:14.

Proverbs 8:1, 4, 6-8 English Standard Version 8 Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice?   4"To you, O men, I call, and my cry is to the children of man. 6 Hear, for I will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right, 7 for my mouth will utter truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips. 8 All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them.

Proverbs 8:23 English Standard Version 23 Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth.

Proverbs 8:27 English Standard Version 27 When he established the heavens, I was there; when he drew a circle on the face of the deep

Proverbs 8:30 English Standard Version 30  then I was beside him, like a master workman, and I was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always,

Proverbs 9:1-3 English Standard Version 9 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. 2 She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her young women to call from the highest places in the town,

Psalm 104:24 English Standard Version 24 O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.

Psalm 33:6 English Standard Version 6 By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host.

Psalm 147:15 English Standard Version 15 He sends out his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly.

Psalm 136:5 English Standard Version 5 to him who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever;

NOTE: See also Ezekiel 12:25-28,24:14, Jeremiah 1:12, 5:14,23:29, Isaiah 1:20, 34:16, 55:10-11, Psalm 29, 33:6-9, 105:19, 107:20, 119:89.

*Wisdom 1:6-7 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 6 For wisdom is a kindly spirit, but will not free blasphemers from the guilt of their words; because God is witness of their inmost feelings, and a true observer of their hearts, and a hearer of their tongues. 7 Because the spirit of the Lord has filled the world, and that which holds all things together knows what is said, 

Wisdom 6:22 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 22 I will tell you what wisdom is and how she came to be, and I will hide no secrets from you, but I will trace her course from the beginning of creation, and make knowledge of her clear, and I will not pass by the truth; 

Wisdom 7:22 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 22 for wisdom, the fashioner of all things, taught me.  There is in her a spirit that is intelligent, holy, unique, manifold, subtle, mobile, clear, unpolluted, distinct, invulnerable, loving the good, keen, irresistible,

*Wisdom 7:25-26 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 25 For she is a breath of the power of God, and a pure emanation of the glory of the Almighty; therefore nothing defiled gains entrance into her. 26 For she is a reflection of eternal light, a spotless mirror of the working of God, and an image of his goodness.

Wisdom 8:3-4 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 3 She glorifies her noble birth by living with God, and the Lord of all loves her. 4 For she is an initiate in the knowledge of God, and an associate in his works. 

Wisdom 8:21 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 21 But I perceived that I would not possess wisdom unless God gave her to me— and it was a mark of insight to know whose gift she was— so I appealed to the Lord and implored him, and with my whole heart I said: 

Wisdom 9:1-2 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 9 “O God of my ancestors and Lord of mercy, who have made all things by your word, 2 and by your wisdom have formed humankind to have dominion over the creatures you have made,

Wisdom 9:4 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 4 give me the wisdom that sits by your throne, and do not reject me from among your servants.

Wisdom 9:9-10, 17 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 9 With you is wisdom, she who knows your works and was present when you made the world; she understands what is pleasing in your sight and what is right according to your commandments. 10 Send her forth from the holy heavens, and from the throne of your glory send her, that she may labor at my side, and that I may learn what is pleasing to you…..17 Who has learned your counsel, unless you have given wisdom and sent your holy spirit from on high?

Wisdom 10:10-13 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 10 When a righteous man fled from his brother’s wrath, she guided him on straight paths; she showed him the kingdom of God, and gave him knowledge of holy things; she prospered him in his labors, and increased the fruit of his toil. 11 When his oppressors were covetous, she stood by him and made him rich. 12 She protected him from his enemies, and kept him safe from those who lay in wait for him; in his arduous contest she gave him the victory, so that he might learn that godliness is more powerful than anything else. 13 When a righteous man was sold, wisdom did not desert him, but delivered him from sin. She descended with him into the dungeon,

Wisdom 12:9 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 9 though you were not unable to give the ungodly into the hands of the righteous in battle, or to destroy them at one blow by dread wild animals or your stern word.

Wisdom 16:12, 26 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 12 For neither herb nor poultice cured them, but it was your word, O Lord, that heals all people....26 so that your children, whom you loved, O Lord, might learn that it is not the production of crops that feeds humankind but that your word sustains those who trust in you.

Wisdom 18:15-16, 22 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 15 your all-powerful word leaped from heaven, from the royal throne, into the midst of the land that was doomed, a stern warrior 16 carrying the sharp sword of your authentic command, and stood and filled all things with death, and touched heaven while standing on the earth. ... 22 He conquered the wrath not by strength of body, not by force of arms, but by his word he subdued the avenger, appealing to the oaths and covenants given to our ancestors.

Judith 16:14 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 14 Let all your creatures serve you, for you spoke, and they were made. You sent forth your spirit, and it formed them; there is none that can resist your voice.

Sirach 1:1, 9-10 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 1, All wisdom is from the Lord, and with him it remains forever…….. 9 It is he who created her; he saw her and took her measure; he poured her out upon all his works, 10 upon all the living according to his gift; he lavished her upon those who love him. 

*Sirach 1:4-6 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 4 Wisdom was created before all other things, and prudent understanding from eternity. 5 The Wisdom in God's commands flows from his word in heaven like streams from a spring.6 The root of wisdom—to whom has it been revealed? Her subtleties—who knows them? 

Sirach 1:26 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 26 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the Lord will lavish her upon you.

*Sirach 24:1-5 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 24 Wisdom praises herself, and tells of her glory in the midst of her people. 2 In the assembly of the Most High she opens her mouth, and in the presence of his hosts she tells of her glory: 3 “I came forth from the mouth of the Most High, and covered the earth like a mist. 4 I dwelt in the highest heavens, and my throne was in a pillar of cloud. 5 Alone I compassed the vault of heaven and traversed the depths of the abyss.

Sirach 24:8 Revised Standard Version 8 “Then the Creator of all things gave me a commandment, and the one who created me assigned a place for MY TENT. And he said, ‘MAKE YOUR DWELLING IN JACOB and in Israel receive your inheritance.’

Sirach 39:6, 17 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 6 If the great Lord is willing, he will be filled with the spirit of understanding; he will pour forth words of wisdom of his own and give thanks to the Lord in prayer...17 No one can say, ‘What is this?’ or ‘Why is that?’— for at the appointed time all such questions will be answered. At his word the waters stood in a heap, and the reservoirs of water at the word of his mouth.

Sirach 42:15 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 15 I will now call to mind the works of the Lord, and will declare what I have seen. By the word of the Lord his works are made; and all his creatures do his will.

Sirach 43:26, 33 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 26 Because of him each of his messengers succeeds, and by his word all things hold together….. 33 For the Lord has made all things, and to the godly he has given wisdom

Sirach 48:3, 5 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 3 By the word of the Lord he shut up the heavens, and also three times brought down fire…..5 You raised a corpse from death and from Hades, by the word of the Most High.

1 Enoch 42:1-3 1 Wisdom found no place where she might dwell; then a dwelling-place was assigned to her in the heavens. 2 Wisdom went forth to make her dwelling among the children of men, and found no dwelling-place: Wisdom returned to her place, and took her seat among the angels. 3 And unrighteousness went forth from her chambers: whom she did not seek, she found, and dwelt with them, like rain in a desert and dew on a thirsty land.

1 Enoch 84:3 3 For you made, and you rule, everything, and nothing is too hard for you, and no wisdom escapes you; it does not turn away from your throne nor from your presence. And you know, and see, and hear, everything, and nothing is hidden from you, for you see everything.

2 Esdras 5:9-10 Revised Standard Version 9 And salt waters shall be found in the sweet, and all friends shall conquer one another; then shall reason hide itself, and wisdom shall withdraw into its chamber, 10 and it shall be sought by many but shall not be found, and unrighteousness and unrestraint shall increase on earth. 

2 Esdras 14:38-40 Revised Standard Version 38 And on the next day, behold, a voice called me, saying, “Ezra, open your mouth and drink what I give you to drink.” 39 Then I opened my mouth, and behold, a full cup was offered to me; it was full of something like water, but its color was like fire. 40 And I took it and drank; and when I had drunk it, my heart poured forth understanding, and wisdom increased in my breast, for my spirit retained its memory;

Baruch 3:32,35-37 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 32 But the one who knows all things knows her, he found her by his understanding. The one who prepared the earth for all time filled it with four-footed creatures;… 35 This is our God; no other can be compared to him. 36 He found the whole way to knowledge, and gave her to his servant Jacob and to Israel, whom he loved. 37 He found the whole way to knowledge, and gave her to his servant Jacob, and to Israel, whom he loved. Afterward she appeared on earth and lived with humankind.

John 1:14 English Standard Version 14 And the Word became flesh and DWELT AMONG US, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

NOTE: Compare this to John 1:14. Personified Wisdom is dwelling among humanity just like Jesus who is the embodiment of God's wisdom did. The Proverbs 31 wife is personified wisdom and Simon the High Priest in Sirach 50. Also, the Holy Spirit is feminine in the Old Testament.

Matthew 11:19 English Standard Version 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.”

NOTE: See also Luke 7:35. Some translations have children instead of deeds. It should be translated as fruit (actions). Jesus is described as personified wisdom.

Mark 6:2 English Standard Version 2 And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands?

Luke 2:40, 52 English Standard Version 40 And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor WITH GOD and man.

Luke 11:49 English Standard Version 49 Therefore also the Wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and persecute,’

John 7:15 English Standard Version 15 The Jews therefore marveled, saying, “How is it that this man has learning,when he has never studied?”

1 Corinthians 1:24, 30 English Standard Version 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God...30 And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who BECAME to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption

NOTE: Jesus BECAME wisdom from God, not that He was initally. The Holy Spirit resting in him made this possible.

Colossians 2:3 English Standard Version 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

1 Kings 3:12 English Standard Version 12 behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you.

Matthew 12:42 English Standard Version 42 The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, something greater than Solomon is here.

NOTE: Jesus is the Greater Solomon and Expression of Wisdom.

John 1

King James Version

1 In the beginning was the Word (Reason/Understanding/Wisdom), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 The same was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were made by him (it); and without him (it) was not any thing made that was made.

NOTE: God's Word, not as Jesus yet, made the events of the gospel occur.

4 In him (it) was life; and the life was the light of men (Revealed prophecy-as Messiah to gather Israel as a new, living nation- Psalm 36:9)

5 And the light shineth in darkness(those that reject the Revealed prophecy) ; and the darkness comprehended it not.

6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.

7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him (John) might believe.

8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.

9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man (exile) that cometh into the world.

10 He (Revealed prophecy) was in the world, and the world was made by him (it), and the world knew him (it) not.

NOTE: Jesus gathering the 12 apostles as the new 12 tribes and reinterpreting the Israel stories as personal fulfillment. This is the new creation.

11 He (It) came unto his (its) own, and his (its) own received him (it) not.

12 But as many as received him(it), to them gave he (it) power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his (its) name:

13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

14 And the Word (Revealed prophecy) was made flesh (Jesus as an adult)(John 1:26, 31-33; 17:6, 21:1, 14, 14:22, 18:4; 1 John 1:2), and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth....

18 No man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

NOTE: Being at the bosom of the Father doesn’t mean pre-existence. It means to be in a position of closeness ( 2 Samuel 12:3, 8; Luke 6:38 KJV; John 13:23). At his baptism, the secrets of heaven were opened to Jesus-the man from heaven (with Heavenly Knowledge)- Matthew 13:11, Matthew 19:11; Luke 8:10; John 1:51.

Manifest -The Greek word for manifest is phaneroō. It doesn't mean transformation. It means to be appear or to reveal one's self. It is a common idiom similar " To arrive on the scene, burst upon the scene, or in the flesh."  So when we read the Word was made in flesh,  we should be thinking that Jesus manifested (revealed) the works of the Father unto the People of Israel. That's it. 

1 Timothy 3:16 English Standard Version 16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He (God's Word) was MANIFESTED IN THE FLESH (Jesus), vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory. 

1 John 1:2 King James Version 2 (For THE LIFE WAS MANIFESTED, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) 

John 17:6 King James Version 6 I have MANIFESTED THY NAME unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. 

NOTE: Jesus manifested the Father's authority. It doesn't make him God the Father or a God of some sorts. 

John 21:1 Legacy Standard Bible After these things Jesus MANIFESTED Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He MANIFESTED Himself in this way. 

NOTE: Jesus revealed himself again at Sea. It's not a special Greek word for pre-existence. 

1 John 2:19 King James Version 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made MANIFEST that they were not all of us. 

NOTE: Those who left the assembly were revealed to be unfaithful. 

John 1:31 King James Version 31 And I knew him not: but that he should be MADE MANIFEST to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. 

NOTE: Jesus revealed the Father unto the People of Israel. 

John 9:3 King James Version 3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be MADE MANIFEST in him. 

NOTE: The works of God were made manifested in the blind man's flesh. Does that make him God? So why do we do that with Jesus? 

2 Corinthians 4:10-11 King James Version 10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be MADE MANIFEST in our body.11 For we which live are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be MADE MANIFEST in our mortal flesh. 

NOTE: The works of Jesus are made manifest in our mortal flesh. Does that make us exactly like Jesus? No!!!! Jesus manifested the Father in his flesh. It does not make him the Father. We manifest Jesus in our flesh. It does not make us Jesus. 

Ginomai- to be made, to appear, came to be, or be brought forth. It is not a fancy word used for pre-existence. 

John 1:14 King James Version 14 And the Word was MADE flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. 

See Matthew 13:21, 13:32, 14:23,  18:3, 18:31, 21:42; Mark 4:17.