Genesis 1:1 & John 1:1 — Who Really Created the Universe?

B1L2 What does "In the beginning, God" really mean — and which person of the Trinity spoke creation into existence? Genesis 1:1 holds a secret most people miss. ✝️ In this verse-by-verse study of Genesis 1:1, we explore the Hebrew word "Elohim" — a plural noun that reveals the triune God at the very first verse of Scripture. From there, we cross-reference John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:16, Ephesians 3:9, and Hebrews 1:1-2 to show that it was specifically Jesus Christ — God the Son — who spoke the universe into existence. We also examine the critical biblical distinction between Israel (God's earthly people) and the Church (God's heavenly people), and why understanding this division makes the entire Bible make sense. 📜 Key Topics Covered: • What does "Elohim" mean in Genesis 1:1 — and why is it plural? • How John 1:1-3 identifies Jesus as the Creator of all things • Colossians 1:16 — "All things were created by Him and for Him" • Ephesians 3:9 — the mystery hidden in God since the beginning • Hebrews 1:1-2 — God speaking to us in these last days by His Son • Israel as God's earthly people vs. the Church as God's heavenly people • Acts 2:22-23 — the determinate council of the triune God in eternity past • The created beings crucifying their Creator — the staggering truth of the cross 🔑 Genesis 1:1 explained, Elohim Hebrew meaning Trinity, Jesus as Creator Bible, John 1:1 in the beginning was the Word, Colossians 1:16 all things created, Hebrews 1:2 Son made the world, Israel vs Church Bible study, Acts 2:22-23 determinate counsel, triune God creation, verse by verse Genesis study. 📖 Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome & Introduction to Genesis 1:1 Verse-by-Verse Study 00:29 — How to Study the Bible: Compare Scripture with Scripture 01:29 — Overview: Genesis Through Paul's Epistles — The Study Plan 02:15 — "In the Beginning" — When Was It? Does It Matter? 02:46 — Elohim: The Hebrew Plural Name of God Reveals the Trinity 03:23 — The Triune God: Father, Son & Holy Spirit Are Co-Equal 04:03 — "Bara" — Created Out of Nothing: God Started with Himself 04:53 — Genesis 1:1 Already Hints at Heaven vs. Earth Division 05:27 — Abraham Called Out: Israel as God's Earthly Covenant People 06:21 — Old Testament Saints, Paradise & the Jewish Resurrection 07:54 — The Body of Christ: Heavenly Promises vs. Israel's Earthly Ones 08:32 — Why Separating Israel & the Church Makes the Bible Make Sense 09:29 — Back to Genesis 1:1 — The Triune God Called Everything Into Being 09:50 — Cross-Reference: John 1:1-3 — "In the Beginning Was the Word" 11:04 — Jesus Is God: Answering Cults That Deny Christ's Deity 13:00 — Colossians 1:16 — All Things Created By Him and For Him 15:00 — Colossians 1:17 — He Is Before All Things; He Holds All Together 16:00 — Ephesians 3:9 — The Mystery Hidden in God Since the Beginning 17:37 — Jesus Christ Designated as Creator — The Created Crucified Their Creator 18:54 — Cross-Reference: Hebrews 1:1-2 — God Spoke by His Son 20:26 — "Last Days" vs. "Latter Days" — Important Biblical Distinction 21:36 — Acts 2:22-23 — The Determinate Council of God in Eternity Past 23:03 — The Sovereign Plan of the Ages: Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension 25:16 — Return to Genesis 1:1 — The Son Spoke Creation Into Being 26:15 — Closing Summary: Israel (Earthly) vs. Church (Heavenly) — Read Your Bible Accordingly 27:24 — Program Close