The Synoptic Gospels do not support the preexistence of Christ, as they present a low Christology compared to the Gospel of John.

Skeptics often argue that the Synoptic Gospels (Mark, Matthew, and Luke) present a lower view of Christ compared to the Gospel of John, which is said to contain the more developed Christology of Jesus' divinity and prehuman existence. However, a careful examination of the Synoptic texts reveals that they do indeed contain significant references to Christ's preexistence. For instance, the language used in the Synoptics when describing Jesus' coming or being sent mirrors the Old Testament descriptions of God and angels sent from heaven to fulfill specific missions. In the Old Testament, we see instances where God or His angels declare their coming to perform tasks, such as in Numbers 22:32 and Joshua 5:13-15. These examples illustrate a pattern of divine beings being sent with authority and purpose, which can be paralleled to the New Testament accounts of Jesus. The Synoptics employ similar language when they describe Jesus' mission, suggesting that He, too, existed prior to His earthly ministry and was sent by God. Furthermore, the prophetic texts in Isaiah, such as Isaiah 35:4, speak of God coming to save His people, reinforcing the idea that the Synoptic Gospels are not devoid of the concept of preexistence. Instead, they contribute to a cohesive understanding of Christ's divine nature and His role in salvation history, aligning with the more explicit declarations found in the Gospel of John. Thus, the assertion that the Synoptic Gospels lack a high Christology is unfounded and overlooks the rich theological implications present in these texts.