What does "all things were created through Him" reveal about Jesus' divinity? The Phrase in Focus “For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.” (Colossians 1:16) Why “Created Through Him” Declares Jesus’ Divinity • Creation is God’s exclusive work; Scripture never assigns it to a mere creature. • The verse places Jesus on the Creator side of the Creator–creation divide, the very line that distinguishes God from everything else that exists. • By stating that “all things” were created “through” and “for” Jesus, Paul attributes to Christ: – Omnipotent power (the ability to bring universe-wide realities into being). – Eternal existence (He was present and active before anything was made). – Sovereign purpose (all creation finds its goal “for Him”). Echoes Across Scripture • John 1:1-3 – “In the beginning was the Word…Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.” • Hebrews 1:2-3 – “Through whom He made the universe…upholding all things by His powerful word.” • 1 Corinthians 8:6 – “One Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.” • Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning God created…” (Colossians and John intentionally echo this opening to identify Jesus with that same creative act.) Dimensions of His Creative Work Paul’s list—“things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible”—covers: • Physical creation: galaxies, earth, bodies, atoms. • Spiritual realms: angels, “thrones…dominions…rulers…authorities.” Nothing falls outside His creative authorship; therefore nothing outranks Him. Implications for How We See Jesus • Worship: He deserves the honor reserved for the Creator (Revelation 4:11). • Dependence: Every breath is sustained by His ongoing power (Hebrews 1:3). • Purpose: Life finds meaning “for Him”; we exist to reflect and enjoy His glory. • Confidence: The One who made all things is able to redeem and reconcile all things (Colossians 1:20). Summary “All things were created through Him” is not poetic exaggeration; it is a literal declaration that Jesus Christ is the eternal, divine Creator. Recognizing His role in Genesis-scale creation anchors our faith, fuels our worship, and secures our hope in the One who holds the universe—and our lives—together. |
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