The Bible teaches us that God is eternal—He has no beginning and no end. He exists outside of time, being the Creator of all things, including time itself. The phrase “from everlasting to everlasting” encapsulates the infinite nature of God, who is unchanging, all-knowing, and all-powerful. This study explores what Scripture says about God’s eternal nature and how this truth is also attributed to Jesus Christ, affirming His deity and role as the Creator God.
God’s Eternal Nature: No Beginning and No End
God’s eternality is a foundational aspect of His divine nature. He is not bound by time as we understand it. He exists beyond time, seeing the end from the beginning and remaining unchanging throughout all of history.
- Psalm 90:2 (NKJV):
“Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.”
This verse emphasizes that God existed before creation. He is not a created being; He has always existed. The phrase “from everlasting to everlasting” means that God’s existence stretches infinitely in both directions—before time began and after it ends.
- Isaiah 57:15 (NKJV):
“For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: ‘I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.’”
Here, God is described as the One who inhabits eternity. This means that He exists outside of our linear experience of time. God sees all moments equally, and nothing is hidden from Him.
God Is the Alpha and the Omega: The Beginning and the End
In the book of Revelation, God’s eternal nature is described with the titles Alpha and Omega, the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. These titles signify that God is both the beginning and the end of all things.
- Revelation 1:8 (NKJV):
“‘I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,’ says the Lord, ‘who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.’”
This declaration by God emphasizes His sovereign control over all of history. He was present before creation, He sustains the present, and He will bring about the culmination of all things.
- Revelation 21:6 (NKJV):
“And He said to me, ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts.’”
In these verses, God proclaims His eternal nature and His authority over the course of human history. Everything begins and ends with Him.
Jesus: The Eternal Word and Creator
The Bible is clear that Jesus Christ shares in this eternal nature, affirming His deity and oneness with God the Father. Jesus is described as the Word who was with God and who is God from the very beginning.
- John 1:1-3 (NKJV):
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.”
This passage affirms the preexistence of Christ. Jesus, the Word, was not created; He existed with God from the very beginning. He is the agent of creation, and all things came into being through Him.
- Colossians 1:16-17 (NKJV):
“For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.”
Jesus is identified as the Creator. This passage not only affirms His role in creation but also His eternal nature—He is before all things. He holds all of creation together, demonstrating His divine power and sovereignty.
- Hebrews 13:8 (NKJV):
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
This verse emphasizes the unchanging nature of Christ, a quality that only an eternal God possesses. Jesus is not subject to time or change; He remains constant throughout all ages.
The Eternal King: Jesus Reigning Forever
The Bible also presents Jesus as the eternal King, whose reign will never end. This is another affirmation of His divine nature, as only God’s kingdom is described as everlasting.
- Daniel 7:13-14 (NKJV):
“I was watching in the night visions, and behold, One like the Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought Him near before Him. Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and His kingdom the one which shall not be destroyed.”
Jesus, referred to as the Son of Man, is given an everlasting dominion. This prophecy points to Christ’s eternal rule and His role as the divine King.
- Revelation 22:13 (NKJV):
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.”
Here, Jesus Himself uses the titles Alpha and Omega, showing that He shares in the eternal nature of God. This is a direct claim to His deity, affirming that He is not a created being but the eternal God.
God’s Eternal Nature and Our Eternal Hope
The eternality of God is not just an abstract theological concept; it has profound implications for our lives as believers. Because God is eternal and unchanging, His promises are secure, and our hope in Him is unshakable.
- Psalm 103:17 (NKJV):
“But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children.”
God’s mercy is as eternal as He is. His love and faithfulness extend throughout all generations, giving us confidence in His unchanging character.
- Hebrews 1:10-12 (NKJV):
“And: ‘You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. They will perish, but You remain; and they will all grow old like a garment; like a cloak You will fold them up, and they will be changed. But You are the same, and Your years will not fail.’”
This passage, quoting Psalm 102, is applied to Jesus, confirming His role as Creator and His unchanging, eternal nature. Even as creation changes and passes away, Jesus remains constant.
My Final Thoughts
The Bible clearly attributes the eternal nature of God to Jesus Christ, affirming that He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things. From the opening words of Genesis to the final chapters of Revelation, the consistent message is that God exists from everlasting to everlasting. Jesus, as the Word made flesh, shares in this eternal glory. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the One who was, who is, and who is to come.
The eternal nature of God assures us that His promises are trustworthy. He is not bound by time or limited by human understanding. He sees the end from the beginning, and His plan of redemption through Christ was established before the foundation of the world. This eternal God invites us into an everlasting relationship with Him through Jesus Christ, our Savior and King.
