What are the 'all things' Jesus created in Colossians 1:16?
Colossians 1:16 identifies the 'all things' as everything in heaven and earth, both visible and invisible, including thrones, dominions, and principalities. The context extends this to the realm of Satan and his power, emphasizing that all things—everything—were created by Him.
Les explains that Paul, by inspiration, attributes creation to the Lord Jesus, showing He is the same God in Colossians as He is in Genesis. The only difference is that He has now taken on human flesh and human appearance. In Colossians 1:16, the 'all things' created by Him are everything in heaven and earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones, dominions, or principalities. Les notes this even goes into the realm of Satan and his power, and that all things were created by Him. Christ is also presented as the image of the invisible God, the visible manifestation of the invisible Godhead.
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:
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Who created all things according to Colossians 1:16?
By God the Son all things were created, whether in heaven or earth, visible or invisible, including thrones, dominions, and principalities.