The pre-existence of the Word

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1)

The Bible starts by making a declaration of Christ’s supremacy and divine nature. The Word is the cause of creation, affirming pre-existence and the active role in bringing all things into being.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God (John 1:1-2).

The timeless eternity before Genesis 1:1 means that when the beginning began, the Word existed. Therefore, the Word existed before and will exist after time. Hence, the Word is the beginning of the beginning, with the past in the unmeasured history.

Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God (Psalm 90:2).

This understanding reveals the profound truth that Jesus Christ is not a created being but the very Creator of all things—both seen and unseen, grand and small. Everything in the universe, including spiritual authorities, was made through Him and for His purpose.

 

Recognizing this deepens our faith, strengthens our connection to Him, and offers a greater sense of meaning, belonging, and appreciation for life and creation.

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. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. 18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence (Colossians 1:16-20).

Jesus Christ is the divine Creator, Sustainer, Resurrected Lord, and Head of the Church. Life, purpose, salvation, and unity are found only in Him.

 The Bible does not belabor to explain God’s existence before creation. However, His creation does that.

For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse (Romans 1:20).

God has made Himself known through His creation. Although His attributes, such as eternal power and divine nature, are invisible, they are revealed in the natural world. From the vastness of the universe to the intricacy of life, creation testifies to a divine Designer. This revelation is accessible to all people; no one can claim ignorance of God's existence. No one is excusable! This highlights the responsibility of people to acknowledge and seek the Creator based on the evidence already available in the world around them.