Relationship of the Father and the Son

First, let us examine 1 Corinthians 8:6.

This passage teaches that there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we live; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we live.

Notice the two descriptions.

First, the Father is described as the source of all things.

Second, Jesus Christ is described as the Lord through whom all things exist.

Now, let us compare this with John 1:1–3.

These verses tell us that the Word was with God in the beginning and that all things were made through Him.

Then, John 1:14 says that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

When we read these passages together, we see the relationship between the Word and Jesus, as well as His role in creation.

However, we must be careful with our conclusions.

Genesis 1:1 alone does not provide a complete explanation of the relationship between the Father and the Son. Other passages, such as John 1:1–14 and 1 Corinthians 8:6, provide additional information.

Hebrews 1:1–2 also tells us that God has spoken to us through His Son and that He made the worlds through Him.

Therefore, when discussing creation, it is important to consider all these passages.

We should not disregard the Father’s role as described in 1 Corinthians 8:6. Neither should we ignore what John 1:3 and Hebrews 1:2 teach about the Son.

Lesson: Genesis 1:1 identifies God as the Creator. John 1:1–14, 1 Corinthians 8:6, and Hebrews 1:1–2 provide further explanations concerning the Father, the Son, and creation.

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