What does "all things were made through Him" reveal about Jesus' divine authority? The Phrase in Context John 1:3: “Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.” What “All Things” Means • “All” leaves no room for exceptions—every molecule, every galaxy, every moment of time. • The verse includes the invisible as well as the visible (cf. Colossians 1:16). • Creation is not merely by His permission but by His active agency: “through Him.” Jesus as the Divine Agent of Creation • Co-eternal with the Father—He existed before creation, so He is outside of time (John 1:1–2). • Equal in power and essence—only God can create ex nihilo (Isaiah 44:24). • Hebrews 1:2–3: “through whom [God] made the universe… sustaining all things by His powerful word.” • 1 Corinthians 8:6 affirms the same duality: “one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things.” Authority Derived from Creative Power Because Jesus made everything: • He owns everything—Psalm 24:1, “The earth is the LORD’s.” • He rules everything—Colossians 1:17, “in Him all things hold together.” • He commands everything—wind, waves, demons, disease, life, and death obey (Mark 4:39; Luke 8:32). • He redeems everything—the Creator has the right and ability to re-create (2 Corinthians 5:17; Revelation 21:5). Why This Matters for Us • Worship: Our praise is anchored in His unmatched status as Maker and Lord. • Trust: If He fashioned and sustains the universe, He can handle every detail of our lives. • Obedience: Rejecting His authority is rejecting the One who authored our very existence. • Mission: The gospel we share is backed by the creative power of Christ; no heart is beyond His reach. Summing Up “All things were made through Him” proclaims Jesus as the eternal Creator, establishing His absolute, unrivaled authority over the cosmos and over us. |
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