Jesus as the Divine Word in Creation and Redemption

The opening verse of Genesis declares, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the Earth," establishing the foundational truth that God is the Creator of all things. This beginning is not merely a starting point but the commencement of God's grand, overarching plan that encompasses all of history and creation. God's creative act was initiated through His spoken word—"Let there be"—demonstrating the immense power of God's Word in bringing everything into existence ([38:27]).

John 1:1 states, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." This verse reveals that the Word is Jesus Himself, the divine Logos through whom all things were made ([41:12]). The Word was present at the very beginning, affirming the continuity of God's plan from creation to the coming of Christ. Jesus is not a new or separate plan but the eternal Word through whom God created the world.

The involvement of the Holy Spirit in creation is also significant. The Spirit is described as "hovering over the waters," indicating that God's Word was spoken in the power of the Spirit. This triune involvement—Father, Son (the Word), and Holy Spirit—demonstrates the unity and eternal nature of God's plan, which is fulfilled in Jesus ([42:07]). Jesus, as the Word, is the divine agent of creation, and His presence at the beginning shows that God's plan for redemption is rooted in His original act of creation.

The connection between Genesis and John reveals the seamless continuity of God's plan. The creation narrative points forward to Jesus as the Word, who not only created but also came into the world to redeem it. God's purpose from the beginning was to establish a relationship with His creation—God desired fellowship with humanity—and Jesus, as the Word, is the fulfillment of that divine desire ([52:26]). This continuity assures that God's plan is consistent and unchanging, extending from the act of creation to the ultimate redemption through Jesus Christ.

Thus, Jesus is the divine agent through whom all things were made and through whom God's plan of redemption continues. God's plan is one unified story—beginning with creation and culminating in Christ—demonstrating His sovereignty, love, and purpose throughout history.

This article was written by an AI tool for churches, based on a sermon from Parkview Nazarene, one of 60 churches in Boulder, CO