The Pre-Eminence Of Christ In Creation – Looking at Colossians 1:16-17 Nathan Tarrant explains exactly what Paul is saying when he declares all things in Heaven and earth were created by Christ. But not only did Christ bring everything in to existence, but, as Nathan explains, everything continues to exist because of Christ’s preservation. In other words, all mankind, whether believers or not, are sustained by Christ’s preserving hand. Every human being only continues to live, because of Jesus Christ.