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Colossians 1:16, For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. (Italics added) (NKJV) Here we find the three roles of Jesus in Creation: Architect, Agent, and Heir.  In week 1 we discussed Jesus as the Architect of Creation, in week 2 we focused on Jesus the Agent of Creation.  This week we will focus on Jesus the Heir of Creation. All things were created for Him. He is the One for whom all things were created, the goal of creation. Jesus is the Heir of Creation Today we will look at 4 characteristics of Jesus as the Heir of Creation: Jesus is the Firstborn of Creation, the Divine Son of God, the Heir of All Things, and the Sustainer of All Things.   Jesus is the Firstborn of Creation Colossians 1:15b, … He is the Firstborn of all creation. (AMPC) Firstborn, here is used to show Jesus’ position of superiority...

Colossians 1:16, For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. (Italics added) (NKJV) Here we find the three roles of Jesus in Creation: Architect, Agent, and Heir.  In week 1 we discussed Jesus as the Architect of Creation.  This week we will focus on Jesus the Agent of Creation.  Jesus was the Person of the Godhead through whom the creative act was performed. Jesus is the Agent of Creation Webster 1828 dictionary defines agent as: An active power or cause; that which has the power to produce an effect. 1 “An agent is an individual with reasons for its behavior. Agents have goals (things they desire) and produce behavior which they believe will achieve those goals.” 2 John 1:1-3, In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.  He was present...

Colossians 1:16, For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. (Italics added) (NKJV) When we look at the love of God, we must start at the beginning.  Creation.  In the passage from Colossians, we read that Jesus, the “him” spoken about, created everything.   When speaking about Colossians 1:16, The Believer’s Bible Commentary, says, In this verse we learn that all things—the whole universe of things—were created not only by Him but through Him and for Him. Each of these prepositions conveys a different thought. First of all, we read that by Him all things were created. Here the thought is that the power to create was in His Being. He was the Architect. Later in the verse we learn that all things were created through Him. This speaks of Him as the Agent in creation. He was the Person of the Godhead through w...