Jesus, a mighty celestial being residing in heaven, is described in God's word as "the firstborn of all creation” because he was uniquely created directly by Jehovah, God. (Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, 2021, p. 63)

Colossians 1:15, “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” (Colossians 1:15, New World Translation)

The Bible identifies Jesus as God’s “only-begotten Son” because he alone was created directly by Jehovah. (Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, 2021, p. 63)

John 3:16, “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16, New World Translation)

Jesus collaborated closely with his Father, Jehovah, in creating all other things. (Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, 2021, p. 63)  

Proverbs 8:30, “Then I was beside him as a master worker. I was the one he was especially fond of day by day; I rejoiced before him all the time.” (Proverbs 8:30, New World Translation)

Jesus maintains a close bond with Jehovah, faithfully serving as God's representative, known as "the Word," conveying His messages and guidance. (Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, 2021, p. 63)

John 1:14, “So the Word became flesh and resided among us, and we had a view of his glory, a glory such as belongs to an only-begotten son from a father; and he was full of divine favor and truth.” (John 1:14, New World Translation)

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Jesus?

1. What is Jesus described as in God's word?

   a. The last-born of all creation

   b. The firstborn of all creation

   c. The middle child of creation

2. Why is Jesus identified as God’s "only-begotten Son"?

   a. He was created indirectly by Jehovah

   b. He was created directly by Jehovah

   c. He was adopted by Jehovah

3. Who did Jesus collaborate with in creating all other things?

   a. His heavenly brothers

   b. Jehovah

   c. The angels

4. What role does Jesus serve as God's representative?

   a. "The Word"

   b. "The Spirit"

   c. "The Angel"

5. In Proverbs 8:30, how is the relationship between Jesus and Jehovah described?

   a. As distant and formal

   b. As close and fond

   c. As adversarial

6. According to Colossians 1:15, what is Jesus considered to be?

   a. The image of the visible God

   b. The image of the invisible God

   c. The image of the unknowable God

7. In John 3:16, what is the purpose of God giving his only-begotten Son?

   a. To bring destruction upon the world

   b. To give everlasting life to those who exercise faith

   c. To establish a new kingdom on Earth

8. What does John 1:14 describe Jesus as being full of?

   a. Divine wrath and deception

   b. Divine favor and truth

   c. Divine judgment and condemnation

9. How was Jesus created?

   a. By the power of the holy spirit

   b. By the hands of angels

   c. By the direct will of Jehovah

10. What does "the Word" do as God's representative?

    a. It remains silent and hidden

    b. It conveys messages and guidance

    c. It creates chaos and confusion

Answer Key

1. b. The firstborn of all creation

2. b. He was created directly by Jehovah

3. b. Jehovah

4. a. "The Word"

5. b. As close and fond

6. b. The image of the invisible God

7. b. To give everlasting life to those who exercise faith

8. b. Divine favor and truth

9. c. By the direct will of Jehovah

10. b. It conveys messages and guidance

For more free, Bible-based answers to everyday topics, please visit jw.org.

Bibliography

Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. (2013). New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.

Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. (2021). Enjoy Life Forever! -- An Interactive Bible Course. Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.

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