You are wrong again it has several meanings one of which is existing before another.
Obviously you do not know the first thing about biblical Greek.
The Greek adjective πρῶτος (prōtos) serves the New Testament writers as their primary term for “first,”
whether in sequence, rank, importance, or priority. Its wide distribution—spanning Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Revelation—allows Scripture to present a unified theology of primacy that centers on Jesus Christ, unfolds the redemptive story, and instructs the Church in ordered devotion.
Primacy in Chronology
1. Narrative markers: “On the first day of Unleavened Bread” (
Mark 14:12), “the first day of the week” (
Mark 16:9) establish historical settings with precision.
2. Sequential miracles and events: The two-stage prison escape in
Acts 12:10 locates the “first” gate to heighten dramatic tension and underscore divine deliverance.
3. Doctrinal comparisons: Hebrews contrasts the “first covenant” with the superior new covenant (
Hebrews 8:7-13; 9:1-18), showing salvation history progressing from shadow to substance.
Primacy in Rank and Preeminence
1. Greatest commandment: When the scribe asks, “Which is the most important?” Jesus replies, “The foremost is: ‘Hear, O Israel…’” (
Mark 12:29-30). Prōtos conveys supreme authority over every moral imperative.
2. Chief men and leaders:
Acts 28:17 refers to “the leading men of the Jews,” indicating social prominence; likewise,
Mark 6:21 speaks of “the leading men of Galilee” invited to Herod’s banquet.
3. Paul’s self-assessment: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost” (
1 Timothy 1:15). Prōtos here underscores Paul’s felt prominence in sin, magnifying grace.
Christ, the First and the Last
Revelation repeatedly bestows on Jesus the title “the First and the Last” (
Revelation 1:17; 2:8; 22:13).
Prōtos anchors His eternal preexistence, sovereign priority in creation, and lordship over consummation. The term thus furnishes a Christology of absolute supremacy:
• Pre-incarnate glory—“He was before me” (John 1:15, 30).
• Resurrection precedence—“Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again” anticipates “the firstborn from the dead” in concept (cf.
Revelation 1:5).
• Eschatological authority—His self-designation secures the certainty of final judgment and new creation.
The First Resurrection and Eschatological Blessing
“Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection” (
Revelation 20:6). Prōtos distinguishes the resurrection of the righteous prior to the millennial reign from the later resurrection unto judgment (
Revelation 20:5). Participation in the prōtē anastasis guarantees exemption from “the second death,” underscoring the hope of believers.
First Works and First Love
Ephesus is warned, “Remember how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the works you did at first” (
Revelation 2:5). Prōtos pinpoints original fervor as the standard for ongoing faithfulness. Earlier in the same letter Christ says, “You have abandoned the love you had at first” (
Revelation 2:4), making primacy a qualitative benchmark for devotion, not mere chronology.
Reversal of First and Last
Jesus’ repeated paradox—“The first will be last, and the last will be first” (
Matthew 19:30; 20:16;
Mark 10:31;
Luke 13:30)—subverts worldly notions of greatness. Prōtos here warns against pride, promises vindication for the humble, and illustrates kingdom values in contrast to human systems.
Firstfruits of Ministry and Mission
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Philippians 1:5 recalls “your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,” celebrating unwavering commitment.
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Acts 11:26 notes that in Antioch the disciples “were first called Christians,” marking a pivotal identity moment.
• Paul’s missional order—“To the Jew first and also to the Greek” (
Romans 1:16 implied by 10:19 use of prōtos)—demonstrates covenant priority without ethnic exclusivism.
Priorities in Christian Ethics
1. Family care: “Honor your father and mother—this is the first commandment with a promise” (
Ephesians 6:2). Prōtos recalls
Exodus 20 but applies it within Spirit-filled households.
2. Ministerial discipline: Timothy is told that younger widows incur condemnation “for casting off their first faith” (
1 Timothy 5:12), guarding purity of devotion.
3. Doctrinal essentials: “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins…” (
1 Corinthians 15:3). Prōtos clarifies the gospel’s non-negotiable core.
Historical and Cultural Context
In Greco-Roman usage prōtos denoted civic rank (e.g., “first men” of a city,
Acts 28:17), athletic placement, or logical precedence in rhetoric. New Testament writers appropriate this semantic range but consistently infuse it with redemptive meaning—whether locating Jesus above Caesar, covenantal newness above Mosaic types, or humble service above social climbing.
Prōtos and Covenant Transition
Hebrews offers the fullest theological meditation: the “first” tabernacle (
Hebrews 9:2, 6, 8) and “first” covenant give way to the “greater and more perfect tent” (9:11). The adjective thus functions as a pivot between old order and new, assuring believers of the sufficiency of Christ’s priesthood.
after you spewed out another one of your Gaffes, where you blatantly contradicted the Biblical God. Stop paying homage to your Arian God.
