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Jesus Christ: The Creator. Jesus Christ: The Creator of Physical Life. The Creator of Physical Life. According to Moses' record, there was a plurality of persons in the creation of the world. (Gen 1:1, 26-27; 3:22)
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Jesus Christ: The Creator
Jesus Christ: The Creator of Physical Life
The Creator of Physical Life • According to Moses' record, there was a plurality of persons in the creation of the world. (Gen 1:1, 26-27; 3:22) • The Hebrew word translated as God is Elohim. According to Strong's definition, Elohim is a plural form of the word Eloah.
The Creator of Physical Life • According to Moses' record, there was a plurality of persons in the creation of the world. (Gen 1:1, 26-27; 3:22) • God the Father is clearly seen. • The Holy Spirit is seen. (Gen 1:2) • Jesus Christ, the Word is seen.
The Creator of Physical Life • In the beginning of all things, Jesus was present and working as a creator. (John 1:1-18) • According to the apostle Paul God “created all things through Jesus Christ.” (Eph 3:9)
The Creator of Physical Life • To the church in Colosse, Paul wrote, “For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, . . .” (Col 1:16) • Without a doubt, Jesus Christ, being a part of Elohim, the Godhead, was a part of that which created all things.
Jesus Christ: The Creator of Spiritual Life
The Creator of Spiritual Life • Jesus Christ became the He who would bring Light unto men, who would be the Light of life. (cf. John 1:4-13)
The Creator of Spiritual Life • Jesus Christ came to this earth, to make a new creation possible. • Author of eternal salvation. (Heb 5:6-10) • “created in Christ Jesus.” (Eph 2:8-18) • “created according to God.” (Eph 4:22-24) • “renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.” (Col 3:10)
The Creator of Spiritual Life • Christians are created in the image of Jesus, having been set free from sin by Jesus Christ. (Gal 5:1) • A Christian is one whom God has raised from the dead, making him alive with Jesus Christ, making him a new creation in Christ Jesus. (Eph 2:4-7; Gal 6:15)