Before all creation and throughout eternity, Jesus Christ existed as the Word. He serves as both creator and sustainer of everything that exists, making Him preeminent over all creation.

Christ's role extends beyond mere creation - He actively maintains and unifies all things. As Colossians 1:17 states, "He is before all things, and in Him all things consist" (or "hold together" in many translations). The Greek word used here is synistemi (G4921), emphasizing Christ's role as the cosmic binding force.

This divine sustaining power transforms the universe from potential chaos into an ordered cosmos. Christ provides the fundamental cohesion that maintains all of creation's integrity and purpose. His eternal existence, without beginning or end (Hebrews 7:3), underlies His ability to fulfill this essential role.

The implications are profound: everything was not only created through and for Christ (Colossians 1:16) but continues to exist and function because of His active presence and power. He is both the origin and the ongoing foundation of all reality.

This understanding of Christ's cosmic role helps us grasp His supreme authority and the depth of His involvement in every aspect of creation, from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles, all held together by His divine power.

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