hatThe Bible teaches that All things are created and sustained by God. He has created Everything (1 Corinthians 8:6). Everything made was ultimately deemed by God to be good. It includes all of creation, including humanity. For instance, Romans 1:16 says that God “created them male and female.

Everything About Romans 1:16

What Does Romans 1:16 Teach?

“He has created all things and for Him” (Acts 4:24). All things are created and sustained by God. God ultimately deemed Everything that has been made to be good. Everything, including humanity.

Is God the Creator and Sustainer of All Things?

He is. He created Everything that currently exists and will ever exist (1 Corinthians 8:6, John 1:1-3).

Humans cannot assume that dominion over animals in their natural state because God has placed them under our authority (Genesis 1:28). Nature is God’s wildlife preserve. Humanity’s direct and sole responsibility for dominion is over the earth. This responsibility does not apply to every person, place, or thing unless directed by God (Deuteronomy 6:10).

What Does “Dominion” Mean in Romans 1:2?

It is not a license to manipulate or control other people, animals, or objects. It only refers to stewardship of land over which the Creator directly holds the authority to assign. Humans are not in charge of anything else.

For example, humanity has dominion over the earth (Genesis 1:28). All humans have been given direct authority and responsibility to take care of the earth. The authority and responsibility do not extend to other people, animals, or objects. We are not in charge of those things.

Is God in Control of Everything That Has Been Made?

Yes, He is. (Romans 11:36). He created Everything and has ultimate authority over what has been made.

“And they will say, “Why has this happened to us? What did we do?” And they will reply, “It was because they rebelled against the words of the LORD and opposed His Spirit.” Therefore He has brought upon them all the disasters that He pronounced upon them through His prophets” (Numbers 14:18-20). Are we in control of our destinies? Are we in charge of our actions, choices, or thoughts? No. God is.

How Does God in Control of Everything Address the Problem of Evil?

It doesn’t. We don’t know what evil is, why it exists or where it came from. We know that evil was not a part of God’s creation (Job 38:4-7). If we had the answers to these questions, we would be gods ourselves (Isaiah 45:9-10). Until then, humans are in no position to question God. He knows better than we do (1 Corinthians 3:19-20).

Conclusion:

So there you have it. The Bible is clear and to the point, as we have seen above. All things are created and sustained by God, including humanity. In Romans 1:16, He created men and women as male and female (Genesis 1:27). Mankind was right to claim dominion over all creation, but that doesn’t give us a license to lord over animals or enslave them.