Wherever the first creation described in Genesis 1 is discussed, the words "heaven and earth" are used. In connection with Jesus the words "all things" are used. Nowhere does it literally say that Jesus created heaven and earth or that heaven and earth were created by Jesus. This expression is used exclusively in connection with GOD, the LORD / the Father. It is said that all things are made "by" (old Greek: ex) GOD, the Father "through" (old Greek: dia) or "in" (old Greek: en) Jesus. This does not mean that Jesus was a creator who actively created. If Jesus were GOD or part of an eternal and inseparable Trinity, the formulation that GOD created everything through Jesus would be superfluous and misleading. Instead, it was enough to point out that Jesus is GOD and therefore the creator of all things.

 

In addition, none of the apostles in their letters link Old Testament statements about the first creation with Jesus, as they do in many places in the New Testament in other contexts that concern the Messiah. All statements about creation in connection with Jesus refer either to the new creation, which began with Jesus' birth or with his appearance as Messiah, or to Jesus' role as heir to GOD's kingdom (Hebrews 1,2). Formulations such as "through him" (1st Corinthians 8,6) or "in him" (Colossians 1,15) express that Christ is the model of the new creation. Both the Old and New Testaments testify that GOD made the first creation solely through His Word (= His command / counsel / His wisdom) and through His hand.

 

Gen 1,3 + 6 + 11 + 15 + 14 + 20 + 24 / Ps 33,9 / Ps 148,5 / Isa 66,2 / Heb 11,3 / 2nd Pet 3,5-7 / Rev 4,11 / Rev 14,7 / Rev 15,3 f.

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In addition, the Greek word "dia", which is usually rendered through in connection with him, can also mean because of him. This changes the meaning of the statement. This translation agrees with all other statements where Jesus is described as the heir and pivotal point in GOD's plan of salvation. Therefore, Jesus would not be the person through whom GOD, the Father, created heaven and earth, but rather the cause and goal of creation. GOD created all things to give to His Son Jesus as an eternal inheritance.

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The first creation was through GOD / Yahweh (the Father)

 

Gen 1,1 / Ex 20,11 / Ps 33,6 / 2nd Kng 19,15 / 2nd Chr 2,12 / Isa 37,16 / Isa 44,24 / Isa 45,12 / Jer 32,17 / Mt 11,25 / Mk 10,6 / Acts 17,24 / Rom 1,20 / Rom 11,36 / Eph 3,9 / Rev 10,5 / Rev 14,7

 

 

The second (new) creation was through Jesus Christ

 

2nd Cor 8,6 / Eph 2,10 / Col 1,16 / Jam 1,18