You start of with saying John tells us Jesus was and is eternally God but it does not say that at all:

In it there is said that there was in the beginning the Word, and the Word was with God, because it was His Speaking, His giving an action letting the breath come out of His nostrils or mouth which gave a sound, which formed a word and words and by it things came into being. By saying “the Word was God” it says the Word was of High Position (the meaning of that word, which is not a name but a title).. It is not a person but a thing which was in the beginning with God. All things were made through God His Speaking, His uttering Words. Also later on when He had created the first man and mannin (Adam and Eve) after they had not followed the Elohim’s commandements, God spoke to them and promised them a solution against the curse of their adversary. That Word spoken in the Garden of Eden was spoken long before Abraham and came into being by the Speaking to the young girl from Nazareth of the tribe of king David. She became pregnant, with child, born some 2000 years ago and was seen by many people who did not fall death, though all those who would see God would fall death.

“And he {Jehovah God} said, Thou canst not see my face; for man shall not see me and live.” (Exodus 33:20 ASV)

Jesus was seen by many and was the promised man by whom everything became fulfilled and as such came into being, to be the preparation for the ending of the creation, he being the second Adam and the first born of the New Creation.

Yah Chanan states: (John 1:1-3): In the beginning the Word having been and the Word having been unto God and God having been the Word he having been, in the beginning, unto God all through his hand became: and without him not even one being whatever became. (Aramaic New Covenant; ANCJ Released: 1996 Contents: New Testament Source Used: Exegeses Bibles (1996) Location: Tyndale House, Cambridge, United Kingdom)

It does not say Jesus was the creator of the universe but let us know that he is the one by whom is created the New World of which the apostle John is writing with the bereshith in his head and in the same manner.

Christ was not literally the Word. He was the word “made flesh.” (vs. 14). The Greek word “logos” translated “Word” expresses the divine intention, mind, or purpose. Young defines “logos” as “a word, speech, matter, reason.” In the A.V. “logos” is translated by more than 20 different English words and is used for utterances of men (e.g., #Joh 17:20) as well as those of God (#Joh 5:38).

Angels, prophets and Christ have been vehicles by which God has expressed his logos. Christ is the complete manifestation of the logos  —  “in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.” (#Co 2:9). It was the “logos” which was in the beginning with God, not Christ. When the “word was made flesh” (#Joh 1:14) then, and then only, Christ became the “Word.” Christ is called the Word [(#Re 19:13) cf. (#1Jo 1:1; Lu 1:2) since his doctrine and words came from his Father (#Joh 7:16; 17:14). He was the logos lived out in speech and action, not merely written on scrolls.

Jesus is worthy of divine honour because he is the “word made flesh.” (#Joh 1:14). In his person the wisdom, grace and truth of the divine purpose were embodied. (See #Joh 1:14; Co 2:3). In honouring the Lord’s anointed, men were, in effect, honouring God. But this did not make Christ “Very God.”

Christ was the result of the word made flesh, not the originator of the divine plan. As he himself said, “I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.” (#Joh 8:42).

No where in Scriptures does it say God’s Words come forth from Jesus. Contrary the Bible is stating clearly that Jesus does not do what he wants but follows the Will of God and says also he does not present himself but his Father. He erclares the words of his heavenly Father, which are not his words but the Words from the One Who is greater than Jesus. Jesus also want the people to see that it is not by his own force that the miracles happen but by the Force of God. It is God His Spirit working through his hands.

“17 But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh even until now, and I work. 18 For this cause therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only brake the sabbath, but also called God his own Father, making himself equal with God. 19 Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father doing: for what things soever he doeth, these the Son also doeth in like manner. 20 For the Father loveth the Son, and showeth him all things that himself doeth: and greater works than these will he show him, that ye may marvel. 21 For as the Father raiseth the dead and giveth them life, even so the Son also giveth life to whom he will. 22 For neither doth the Father judge any man, but he hath given all judgment unto the Son; 23 that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that honoreth not the Son honoreth not the Father that sent him. 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life. 25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour cometh, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God; and they that {1} hear shall live. {1) Or [hearken]} 26 For as the Father hath life in himself, even so gave he to the Son also to have life in himself: 27 and he gave him authority to execute judgment, because he is a son of man.” (John 5:17-27 ASV)

“27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful. 28 Ye heard how I said to you, I go away, and I come unto you. If ye loved me, ye would have rejoiced, because I go unto the Father: for the Father is greater than I. 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe. 30 I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world cometh: and he hath nothing {1} in me; {1) Or [in me. But that…I do, arise etc]} 31 but that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.” (John 14:27-31 ASV)

“Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, {1} Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. {1) De 6:13}” (Matthew 4:10 ASV)

“Jesus saith to her, {1} Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended unto the Father: but go unto my brethren, and say to them, I ascend unto my Father and your Father, and my God and your God. {1) Or [Take not hold on me]}” (John 20:17 ASV)

“23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth: {1} for such doth the Father seek to be his worshippers. {1) Or [for such the Father also seeketh]} 24 {1} God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth. {1) Or [God is spirit]}” (John 4:23-24 ASV)

“Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, {1} Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end have I been born, and to this end am I come into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. {1) Or [Thou sayest] it, [because I am a king]}” (John 18:37 ASV)

It is Jesus, as “the Word of God, who came forth from God” you yourself state rightly and give the number of verses which you seem to understand wrongly.

Joh 8:40-47 The Scriptures 1998+ (40) “But now you seek to kill Me, a Man who has spoken to you the truth which I heard from Elohim. Aḇraham did not do this. (41) “You do the works of your father.” Then they said to Him, “We were not born of whoring, we have one Father: Elohim.” (42) יהושע {Jeshua} said to them, “If Elohim were your Father, you would love Me, for I came forth from Elohim, and am here. For I have not come of Myself, but He sent Me. (43) “Why do you not know what I say? Because you are unable to hear My Word. (44) “You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you wish to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has not stood in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks the lie, he speaks of his own, for he is a liar and the father of it. (45) “And because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me. (46) “Who of you proves Me wrong concerning sin? And if I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me? (47) “He who is of Elohim hears the Words of Elohim, therefore you do not hear because you are not of Elohim.”

As Christians we should believe Jesus (Jeshua) and not keep to human doctrines, but to the Words of God, which clearly tell us who is who. In it the God Who does not tell lies clearly declares the Nazarene man in the river Jordan to be His son, who god had given the world at His time. It was not God Himself Who came to the earht, but the one who God sent who came by the authority of God.

“3 So we also, when we were children, were held in bondage under the {1} rudiments of the world: {1) Or [elements]; 2 Pe 3:10, 12} 4 but when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 that he might redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. 6 And because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father. 7 So that thou art no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.” (Galatians 4:3-7 ASV)

“30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found {1} favor with God. {1) Or [grace]} 31 And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: 33 and he shall reign over the house of Jacob {1} for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. {1) Gr [unto the ages]} 34 And Mary said unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee: wherefore also {1} the holy thing which is begotten {2} shall be called the Son of God. {1) Or [that which is to be born shall be called holy, the Son of God] 2) Some ancient authorities insert [of thee]}” (Luke 1:30-35 ASV)

“21 Now it came to pass, when all the people were baptized, that, Jesus also having been baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form, as a dove, upon him, and a voice came out of heaven, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. 23 And Jesus himself, when he began [to teach], was about thirty years of age, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the [son] of Heli,” (Luke 3:21-23 ASV)

“And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good save one, [even] God.” (Mark 10:18 ASV)

“Jehovah of hosts, him shall ye sanctify; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.” (Isaiah 8:13 ASV)

“After this manner therefore pray ye. Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” (Matthew 6:9 ASV)

“2 And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am Jehovah: 3 and I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, as {1} God Almighty; but {2} by my name Jehovah I was not {3} known to them. {1) Heb [El Shaddai] 2) Or [as to] 3) Or [made known]}” (Exodus 6:2-3 ASV)

“Who is like unto thee, O Jehovah, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders?” (Exodus 15:11 ASV)

“Now I know that Jehovah is greater than all gods; yea, in the thing wherein they dealt proudly against them.” (Exodus 18:11 ASV)

Joh 16:23-33 NHEBJE “In that day you will ask me no questions. Truly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. (24) Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full. (25) I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. But the time is coming when I will no more speak to you in figures of speech, but will tell you plainly about the Father. (26) In that day you will ask in my name; and I do not say to you, that I will pray to the Father for you, (27) for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me, and have believed that I came forth from God. (28) I came out from the Father, and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.” (29) His disciples said to him, “Behold, now you speak plainly, and speak no figures of speech. (30) Now we know that you know all things, and do not need for anyone to question you. By this we believe that you came forth from God.” (31) Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? (32) Behold, the time is coming, yes, and has now come, that you will be scattered, everyone to his own place, and you will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. (33) I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Why do you not seem to believe the words Jesus and the words God have spoken?

You seem to confuse the biblical characters and say “Jesus is called Almighty in various places in the Bible, including Revelations 1:8 and 1:11”.But in those verses it is not at all Jesus speaking, but God speaking.

Rev 1:8 NHEBJE “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

Nwhere in Rev 1:11 is sa

“Only God is Almighty, therefore He is God.”

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