How does creation through Jesus connect to John 1:3 and Colossians 1:16? Setting the Scene: Hebrews 1:2 “But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.” Parallel Passages that Echo the Same Truth • John 1:3 – “Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.” • Colossians 1:16 – “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.” One Thread, Three Verses • “Through whom … made” (Hebrews 1:2) • “Through Him … made” (John 1:3) • “In Him / through Him … created” (Colossians 1:16) These phrases knit together a single testimony: the Father designed creation, and the Son executed it. The Holy Spirit’s hovering in Genesis 1:2 rounds out the triune harmony. Five Key Observations 1. Christ’s Pre-Existence – Only someone already existing can be the channel “through whom” creation happened. (cf. John 17:5) 2. Christ’s Deity – Creating all things is God’s work (Genesis 1:1). Scripture assigns that work to Jesus, declaring Him fully God. 3. Christ’s Supremacy – If everything was made through Him, everything is subject to Him (Colossians 1:17; Hebrews 1:3). 4. Christ’s Purpose in Creation – “For Him” (Colossians 1:16) mirrors “heir of all things” (Hebrews 1:2). Creation exists to display His glory and to belong to Him eternally. 5. Christ’s Role in Redemption – The Creator who spoke galaxies into being is the same Savior who speaks forgiveness (2 Corinthians 5:17). New creation parallels the first one. Supporting Passages Worth Noting • 1 Corinthians 8:6 – Father: “from whom” all things; Son: “through whom” all things. • Proverbs 8:22-31 – Wisdom personified beside God at creation, foreshadowing Christ. • Revelation 4:11 – Worthy is the Lord because He created all things. • Romans 11:36 – “From Him and through Him and to Him are all things.” Why This Matters for Daily Living • Worship deepens when we recognize Jesus not only as Redeemer but also as Creator. • Confidence grows—if He upholds the universe, He can uphold us (Hebrews 1:3). • Stewardship becomes personal—we care for creation because it is Christ’s possession. • Identity becomes secure—the One who crafted the cosmos also crafted each life with purpose (Psalm 139:13-16). Summary Snapshot Hebrews 1:2, John 1:3, and Colossians 1:16 form a unified chorus: the Father’s final Word is His Son, through whom and for whom the entire universe was spoken into existence. Creation’s origin, purpose, and destiny all converge in Jesus Christ. |
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