John 1:1-3

Quoted to show that all things came into being through the Word, which was used to argue that Christ participated in creation and therefore cannot be a created being outside Yahweh's identity.

Used to explain that the Word was with God, was God, and later became flesh, supporting the eternal preexistence and deity of the Son.

Linked with Hebrews 1 to identify the preexistent Son with the divine Word through whom all things were made.

Cited repeatedly to argue that Jesus as the Word is eternal, divine, and the creator of all things; later also used to answer where the Bible says Jesus created heaven and earth.

Invoked to define Jesus as the eternal Word who was God and through whom all things were made, answering the question of what makes Jesus divine.