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Following the example set by the question-and-answer columns in the early Journals, when Mary Baker Eddy was Editor, this column will respond to general queries from Journal readers—such as the one below. It will generally not cover questions about how to interpret statements in Mrs. Eddy's writings. There's more information at the end of the column about how to submit questions.

Your Q&A

From the April 2004 issue of The Christian Science Journal


I am confused by the relationship of Jesus to God, considering references to him like, "the Word was made flesh" (John 1:14), "the Word was God" (John 1:1), and "I and my Father are one" (John 10:30). Please could you clarify this for me?

As a Christian, nothing has been more important to me than the life and example of Jesus. His healing works, his compassionate care for those struggling with sin, his profound teachings on the power of love, are not only beautiful to contemplate but perfectly practical.

I've always felt that it wouldn't be possible even to hope to emulate Jesus' example if he were God. Yet because he is the Son of God, as the Bible says (see Matt. 3:17, for example), then we can strive to do what he expected.

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