You wrote:
God created:Paidion, I'm truly interested in where this notion comes from apart from John 1:1. "In the beginning" can refer to a number of "beginnings" (the least likely being so-called eternity past or -- if you prefer -- the point in the beginning of time when God first acts).
Genesis 1:1
New American Standard Bible
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
The Word (personal) created:
John 1:1-3
New American Standard Bible
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him not even one thing came into being that has come into being.
In my opinion John refers to Genesis 1:1 in John 1:1-3, providing additional information, i.e. the involvement of the Word in creation. I believe every act of creation is described as "God spoke", perfectly fitting with "The Word". To me the conclusion is unavoidable.