Christ existed before Jesus of Nazareth

Christ existed before Jesus of Nazareth
Subjects
Christianity	Existence
Jesus	Theology
Linking arguments
Jesus of Nazareth had both a divine and human nature but only one will Jesus of Nazareth had one unified nature consisting of separate but united human and divine aspects Jesus had a human body and lower soul but a divine mind Jesus of Nazareth had one indivisible nature Jesus of Nazareth had a solely human nature Jesus of Nazareth was an ordinary human Jesus of Nazareth had distinct and separate human and divine natures Jesus of Nazareth had both a divine and human nature

Note: This position is called the pre-existence of Christ.

Supporting arguments

This is Catholic doctrine. Can you supply this point with a source that proves it is earnest? Do it yourself or provide the link on the talk page.

• • Related argument: The Catholic Church is a source of scriptural and doctrinal authority.

Jesus of Nazareth is the Son, one of the divine persons that constituted God before Jesus existed. Can you supply this point with a source that proves it is earnest? Do it yourself or provide the link on the talk page.

• • Related argument: God consists of three divine persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Opposing arguments

Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, and did not become the Christ until he was anointed. Christ could not have existed before he was born.