Was Jesus Christ the Creator of all things?
AN UNCREATED CREATOR?
Some groups like the Watchtower Society likes to denigrate Jesus and teach He was a created being. The Father created Jesus and Jesus created everything else.
Col. 1:16-17 (NWT) He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
To understand the meaning of Firstborn see Adventists this Bible Study called "Firstborn".
John 1:1 (NWT) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the
Word was a god. 2 This one was in the beginning with God.
Notice below the way the different Greek words have been changed so things read completely different.
Some groups like the Watchtower Society likes to denigrate Jesus and teach He was a created being. The Father created Jesus and Jesus created everything else.
Col. 1:16-17 (NWT) He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
To understand the meaning of Firstborn see Adventists this Bible Study called "Firstborn".
John 1:1 (NWT) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the
Word was a god. 2 This one was in the beginning with God.
Notice below the way the different Greek words have been changed so things read completely different.
In John 3:16 above has the same Greek word for God in John 1:1 with a big G.
Revelation 19:13. NWT. And is clad in a mantle dyed in blood, and is named The Word of God.
Revelation 19:13. KJV. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
In John 1:3 they say Jesus created the angels and Satan but God the Father created Jesus in the beginning.
JESUS WAS THE CREATOR:
John 1:3(NWT) “All things came into existence through him, and apart from him not even one thing came into existence.”
This text is clear Jesus created everything. Nothing that was created was created apart from Him. This means Jesus was not a created being! The Father did not create Him!
Heb. 1:2 (NWT) Now at the end of these days he has spoken to us by means of a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the systems of things.
Col. 1:16-17 (NWT) Because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All other things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all other things, and by means of him all other things were made to exist,
Unfortunately Col. 1: 16-17 as above is how the New World Bible reads. Four times the word (other) has been added in between all things. This word does not appear in the Greek text below at all. It is a wicked addition (see Rev.22:18) and it completely alters the great truth concerning Jesus Christ and His deity.
Revelation 19:13. KJV. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
In John 1:3 they say Jesus created the angels and Satan but God the Father created Jesus in the beginning.
JESUS WAS THE CREATOR:
John 1:3(NWT) “All things came into existence through him, and apart from him not even one thing came into existence.”
This text is clear Jesus created everything. Nothing that was created was created apart from Him. This means Jesus was not a created being! The Father did not create Him!
Heb. 1:2 (NWT) Now at the end of these days he has spoken to us by means of a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the systems of things.
Col. 1:16-17 (NWT) Because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All other things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all other things, and by means of him all other things were made to exist,
Unfortunately Col. 1: 16-17 as above is how the New World Bible reads. Four times the word (other) has been added in between all things. This word does not appear in the Greek text below at all. It is a wicked addition (see Rev.22:18) and it completely alters the great truth concerning Jesus Christ and His deity.
The inference is that Christ was created and then He created all other things. How can trusting Jehovah’s Witnesses ever find truth with such a dishonest New World Bible?
Col 1:16-17. KJV. For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. (Printed by the watchtower society.)
Col 1:16-17. American Standard Version. For in him were all things created, in the heavens and upon the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and unto him; 17 and he is before all things, and in him all things consist.
(Printed by the watchtower society.)
Col 1:16-17. THE BIBLE IN LIVING ENGLISH. because in him everything was created in the heavens and on earth, the visible and the invisible, be it thrones or lordships or governments or dominions--everything has been created through him and to come to him, 17 and before everything he is, and in him everything holds together.
(Printed by the watchtower society.)
NOTE: The Watchtower prints the King James Bible, American Standard Version and The Bible in living English as above.
If these three Bibles were wrong then why print them and give them away to the public?
Col 1:16-17. KJV. For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. (Printed by the watchtower society.)
Col 1:16-17. American Standard Version. For in him were all things created, in the heavens and upon the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and unto him; 17 and he is before all things, and in him all things consist.
(Printed by the watchtower society.)
Col 1:16-17. THE BIBLE IN LIVING ENGLISH. because in him everything was created in the heavens and on earth, the visible and the invisible, be it thrones or lordships or governments or dominions--everything has been created through him and to come to him, 17 and before everything he is, and in him everything holds together.
(Printed by the watchtower society.)
NOTE: The Watchtower prints the King James Bible, American Standard Version and The Bible in living English as above.
If these three Bibles were wrong then why print them and give them away to the public?
Below is the "Emphatic Diaglott" that the Watchtower prints and gives away.
It is the Vatican Manuscript printed in 1942 in English and Greek.
It is the Vatican Manuscript printed in 1942 in English and Greek.
Below are some other Bibles and they do not add the word "Other"
Col 1:16-17. New King James Version. For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Col 1:16-17 New International Version. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Col 1:16-17. Christian Standard Bible: For everything was created by him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and by him all things hold together.
Col 1:16-17. Revised Standard Version. For in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or authorities all things were created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Col 1:16-17. English Standard Version. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Col 1:16-17. Orthodox Jewish Bible. Because in Him were created all things in Shomayim and on Ha’Aretz, the visible and the nistar (hidden), whether thrones or dominions, whether rulers or authorities, all things through Him and for Him have been created. [TEHILLIM 33:6]. 17 And Moshiach is before all things, and all things in Moshiach have been held together; [MISHLE 8:23-27; 30:4]
Col1:16-17. Amplified Bible. For by Him all things were created in heaven and on earth, [things] visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities; all things were created and exist through Him [that is, by His activity] and for Him. 17 And He Himself existed and is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. [His is the controlling, cohesive force of the universe.]
WHO CREATED ADAM?
Gen.2:7 NWT: “And Jehovah God proceeded to form the man out of dust from the ground... “
NOTE: Was this the Father who came down in person to planet Earth and formed Adam from the ground or was it Jesus? From the previous texts it is clear it was Jesus. He was working of course in complete unity with His Father and the Holy Spirit.
Jehovah created all things:
Gen 6:7 NWT: So Jehovah said: “I am going to wipe men whom I have created off the surface of the ground, man together with domestic animals, creeping animals, and flying creatures of the heavens, for I regret that I have made them.”
Ex 31:17 NWT: It is an enduring sign between me and the people of Israel, for in six days Jehovah made the heavens and the earth and on the seventh day he rested and refreshed himself.’
Psalm 100:3 NWT: Know that Jehovah is God. He is the one who made us, and we belong to him.
Isa 40:28 NWT: Do you not know? Have you not heard? Jehovah, the Creator of the ends of the earth, is a God for all eternity.
Isa 45:18 NWT: For this is what Jehovah says,The Creator of the heavens, the true God, The One who formed the earth, its Maker who firmly established it, Who did not create it simply for nothing, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am Jehovah, and there is no one else
Isa 64:8 NWT: But now, O Jehovah, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are our Potter; We are all the work of your hand.
Rev 4:11 NWT: You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.”
Do not add to God's word the Bible.
Proverbs 30:5-6. Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. 6 Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.
Col 1:16-17. New King James Version. For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Col 1:16-17 New International Version. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Col 1:16-17. Christian Standard Bible: For everything was created by him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and by him all things hold together.
Col 1:16-17. Revised Standard Version. For in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or authorities all things were created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Col 1:16-17. English Standard Version. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Col 1:16-17. Orthodox Jewish Bible. Because in Him were created all things in Shomayim and on Ha’Aretz, the visible and the nistar (hidden), whether thrones or dominions, whether rulers or authorities, all things through Him and for Him have been created. [TEHILLIM 33:6]. 17 And Moshiach is before all things, and all things in Moshiach have been held together; [MISHLE 8:23-27; 30:4]
Col1:16-17. Amplified Bible. For by Him all things were created in heaven and on earth, [things] visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities; all things were created and exist through Him [that is, by His activity] and for Him. 17 And He Himself existed and is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. [His is the controlling, cohesive force of the universe.]
WHO CREATED ADAM?
Gen.2:7 NWT: “And Jehovah God proceeded to form the man out of dust from the ground... “
NOTE: Was this the Father who came down in person to planet Earth and formed Adam from the ground or was it Jesus? From the previous texts it is clear it was Jesus. He was working of course in complete unity with His Father and the Holy Spirit.
Jehovah created all things:
Gen 6:7 NWT: So Jehovah said: “I am going to wipe men whom I have created off the surface of the ground, man together with domestic animals, creeping animals, and flying creatures of the heavens, for I regret that I have made them.”
Ex 31:17 NWT: It is an enduring sign between me and the people of Israel, for in six days Jehovah made the heavens and the earth and on the seventh day he rested and refreshed himself.’
Psalm 100:3 NWT: Know that Jehovah is God. He is the one who made us, and we belong to him.
Isa 40:28 NWT: Do you not know? Have you not heard? Jehovah, the Creator of the ends of the earth, is a God for all eternity.
Isa 45:18 NWT: For this is what Jehovah says,The Creator of the heavens, the true God, The One who formed the earth, its Maker who firmly established it, Who did not create it simply for nothing, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am Jehovah, and there is no one else
Isa 64:8 NWT: But now, O Jehovah, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are our Potter; We are all the work of your hand.
Rev 4:11 NWT: You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.”
Do not add to God's word the Bible.
Proverbs 30:5-6. Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. 6 Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.
