Jesus’ Authority Over Creation - Matthew 8:23-27 - a podcast by Rev. Gregory G. Capel, Jr.

At the incarnation, the Divine Creator became part of His creation. John 1:14 states, “The Word became flesh, and dwelt among us.” Paul explains in Philippians 2:7 that at the incarnation, the Son of God took “the form of a bond-servant, being made in the likeness of men.” Being made (gínomai) is to assume a specific state or condition. The Divine Son assumed the likeness, that is the flesh and nature of humanity. The addition of human flesh and nature did not cause a loss or diminishing of His divine nature. The union of Christ’s two undiminished natures results in Him being the Theanthropic Person or God-man. J.J. Müller stated, “At His incarnation He remained ‘in the form of God’ and as such He is Lord and Ruler over all, but He also accepted the nature of a servant as part of His humanity.” Though clothed in human flesh, Jesus, the Son of God, still maintains His divine power to create and sustain the created realm. Hence, in Matthew 8:23-27, Jesus demonstrates His authority over Creation.

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