When did Jesus come into existence? Was it when he was born or was it “at the beginning of creation”? Well, what does the Bible say?

Scripture teaches Jesus has no beginning or end. He’s “pre-existent.” In the gospel of John, we read that Jesus existed “before the world began” and that “in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Paul writes that Jesus is our Creator and sustainer.

Jesus isn’t a created being, like you and me. He’s the eternal God who’s always been and always will be. But—praise the Lord—the eternal God stepped into history and saved us by his death and resurrection.