JESUS IS GOD THE CREATOR OF ALL THINGS
By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute
Introduction
The doctrine of the deity of Jesus Christ is central to Christian theology and faith. At the heart of this doctrine is the affirmation that Jesus is not merely a prophet, a moral teacher, or a created being, but God Himself, the Creator of all things. The New Testament proclaims that the eternal Word who was with God in the beginning is the same Word who became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:1, 14). This profound truth establishes that Jesus Christ is both Creator and Redeemer—the One who spoke creation into being and the One who took on humanity to redeem fallen creation.
This article will explore the biblical and theological foundation for the truth that Jesus is God the Creator. It will examine (1) God as Creator in Scripture, (2) Jesus as the incarnate Creator, (3) the distinction between Christ and Lucifer, (4) biblical proofs of Christ’s deity, and (5) the practical implications of affirming Jesus as Creator.
1. God the Creator of All Things
The Bible begins with the declaration: “In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). This foundational verse affirms that God alone is the source of all existence. Unlike creation, which is finite and dependent, God is eternal, uncreated, and self-existent.
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Eternal: God has no beginning and no end. “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God” (Psalm 90:2).
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Omnipotent: God’s power in creation is limitless. Jeremiah prays, “Ah Lord God! Behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee” (Jeremiah 32:17).
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Transcendent yet Immanent: God is distinct from His creation but remains actively involved in sustaining it. As Paul wrote of Christ, “By him all things consist” (Colossians 1:17).
Thus, Scripture affirms a clear distinction between the eternal Creator and the finite creation.
2. Jesus Christ: God Incarnate, the Creator in the Flesh
The New Testament expands the doctrine of creation by affirming that the agent of creation is none other than Jesus Christ Himself. John writes: “All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made” (John 1:3). Here, the Word (Logos) is identified as co-eternal with God and Himself God (John 1:1).
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Creator Incarnate: Colossians 1:16–17 states, “For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible… and he is before all things, and by him all things consist.” This passage attributes the full creative work of God to Christ.
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Fully Divine: Hebrews 1:3 describes the Son as “the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, upholding all things by the word of his power.”
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Fully Human: The same eternal Son became flesh (John 1:14), experienced human limitations, and lived a sinless life (Hebrews 4:15).
The incarnation does not diminish Christ’s deity but demonstrates God’s self-revelation in human form.
3. Lucifer: A Created Being, Not a Rival God
A crucial theological distinction must be made between Christ the Creator and Lucifer, who is a created angelic being. Scripture makes clear that Lucifer, though exalted, was never divine.
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Created Spirit: Job 38:7 reveals that the “morning stars” (angels) sang at creation’s dawn, affirming their created status.
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Exalted Cherub: Ezekiel 28:14–17 portrays Lucifer as the “anointed cherub” who fell through pride.
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Rebellion and Fall: Isaiah 14:12–15 records Lucifer’s prideful ambition to be like the Most High, resulting in his fall.
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Adversary of God: Jesus identifies him as the father of lies (John 8:44), and Paul warns that Satan disguises himself as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14).
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Destined for Judgment: Revelation 20:10 declares Satan’s ultimate defeat in the lake of fire.
Therefore, Lucifer cannot be considered equal with Christ. He is created, finite, and subject to God’s judgment. Christ alone is uncreated, eternal, and sovereign.
4. Biblical Proofs of Christ’s Deity as Creator
The New Testament repeatedly affirms Christ’s deity and role in creation:
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John 1:1–3 – The Word was God; all things were made through Him.
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Colossians 1:15–17 – He is the image of the invisible God; all things were created by Him.
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Hebrews 1:1–2 – God made the worlds through His Son.
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Philippians 2:6–8 – Christ, existing in the form of God, humbled Himself in incarnation.
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Revelation 22:13 – Jesus identifies Himself as “Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.”
These texts leave no room for reducing Jesus to a mere prophet or angel. They testify that He is God Almighty, the eternal Creator.
5. Why This Truth Matters
Recognizing Jesus as Creator is not a matter of abstract theology but has profound implications:
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Christ’s Authority: If Jesus is Creator, His authority is absolute. He rules over creation, time, and history.
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Christ’s Redemption: The Creator is also the Redeemer. Only the One who made us could truly save us. “For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell; and, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself” (Colossians 1:19–20).
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Worship and Devotion: If Jesus is God, He is worthy of our worship. To deny His deity is to deny the very foundation of Christian faith.
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Victory over Satan: Since Lucifer is a created being, believers need not fear him. In Christ, the Creator, victory is assured.
Conclusion
The biblical witness is clear and consistent: Jesus is God, the Creator of all things. From Genesis to Revelation, the Scriptures affirm the eternal Son as the divine Logos who created, sustains, and redeems all creation. To confess Jesus as Creator is to confess Him as Lord and God.
The challenge to the world today is simple yet profound: Will you bow before Christ, the eternal Creator and Redeemer, or will you follow created powers that cannot save? The truth of Scripture calls every person to embrace Jesus as both Lord and Savior, acknowledging that the One who made all things has also made a way for reconciliation through His cross and resurrection.
References
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The Holy Bible, King James Version.
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Augustine, Confessions. Trans. Henry Chadwick. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991.
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Athanasius, On the Incarnation. Trans. John Behr. Yonkers, NY: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 2011.
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Calvin, John. Institutes of the Christian Religion. Trans. Henry Beveridge. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2008.
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Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994.
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Oden, Thomas C. Classic Christianity. New York: HarperOne, 1992.
✦ By Dr. Maxwell Shimba
Shimba Theological Institute
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