BUILDER & AGENT OF CREATION
The Son: Builder and Agent of Creation
The grandeur of creation speaks volumes, but its builder remains a mystery to many. This article seeks to reveal that Jesus Christ isn't merely a passive observer of creation but is the agent behind the design. Jesus Christ is the active agent through whom the Father's creative will was made manifest. This isn't a secondary act but the very expression of God's eternal plan unfolding in His time. He is the "Word," the Logos, pre-existent and intrinsically involved in the genesis of all things, as John declared, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.” (John 1:1-3) This passage unequivocally establishes His fundamental, active role, not as a collaborator but as the very instrument of the Father's creative power.
Colossians 1:16 further emphasizes Christ's supreme authority and divine agency: "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." This verse powerfully affirms Him as the creative force behind the cosmos, encompassing the visible and invisible realms. His involvement isn't confined to the initial act of creation; it extends far beyond, as Hebrews 1:2-3 reveals: "But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high." This passage portrays Christ not only as the radiant image of God, perfectly reflecting the Father, but also as the active sustainer of all creation, sustaining even humanity’s relationship with God. While Colossians underscores the origin of all things through Christ, Hebrews emphasizes His ongoing, active role in upholding the cosmos.
The distinction between His pre-incarnate role (actively creating as the Word) and His post-incarnate ministry (focused on salvation as the Son) is vital for a more thorough understanding of His divinity. He acts not only as an intermediary but also as the expression of the Father’s will. Thus, He is a divine being that is very active. This truth finds further resonance in Proverbs 8:22-31, which presents Christ as Wisdom, actively involved in the establishment and governance of creation even before its physical manifestation. This passage depicts Him as the divine master craftsman, the one who is intimately acquainted with the universe's construction and cosmic order.
Therefore, we see the Father and Son are inseparable in the creative act. The Godhead Three or Holy Trinity is not a three-part system operating independently but a unified whole, a perfect communion of being and action. The Son is not a separate creator but the means by which the Father's design is flawlessly executed. He is the builder and artisan agent, creator and sustainer. He is the cause of perfect unity in creation. He encompasses all cosmic creation and the connection of interpersonal relationships between God and man. Christ's active role isn't merely some theological nuance; it's a foundational pillar of our understanding of God and our place within His magnificent creation.
~ Casey Clement
>PS. Take five minutes each day this week to reflect on the significance of Jesus, the supreme being and creator, who chose to live as a human in order to endure suffering and sacrifice His life for you. Express your gratitude for Him in prayer daily, recognizing that His selfless act of love is something we all do not deserve.