How do we know that God created everything, including viruses?
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Scripture teaches that everything was created by God for His purposes, including viruses, as affirmed in Colossians 1:16.
The affirmation that God created everything is rooted in Colossians 1:16, which states, 'For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth, visible and invisible.' This includes not only the majestic aspects of creation but also the agents of illness and disease like viruses. God's sovereign will encompasses the entirety of creation, operating within His divine ordination.
This understanding does not imply that God desires evil or suffering, but rather that He allows such occurrences for His greater purpose, often as a result of humanity's sin. The existence of viruses serves as a reminder of the fallen state of the world and the need for redemption through Christ. The reality of sickness points believers to the profound truth of redemption and dependence on God's grace.
Therefore, acknowledging that even viruses like the coronavirus are within God's creative order allows Christians to respond with faith, recognizing God’s hand at work in all things, shaping experiences for His glory and ultimately for the good of His people.
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