The Preeminent Christ in Colossians: Revealing His Supreme Status
Discover the preeminence of Christ in Colossians 1:15-19 as the Image of the Invisible God, the Firstborn over All Creation, the Creator and Sustainer of All Things, the Head of the Body, the Firstborn from the Dead, and the Fullness of All Things. Explore how Jesus embodies the essence of God, holds authority over creation, and brings redemption and wisdom to humanity.
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Preeminence first or beginning The Pre-Eminent Christ Colossians 1:15-20
The Pre-Eminent Christ Colossians 1:15-19 The Image of the Invisible God (v. 15) Likeness or manifestation of God (Col. 4:4) The face of Christ is the knowledge of the Glory of God (2 Cor. 4:6) Jesus has declared God (Jn. 1:18) Jesus is the brightness of God s Glory Image of God s Substance (Heb. 1:3)
The Pre-Eminent Christ Colossians 1:15-19 The Firstborn over All Creation (v. 15) First one born - metaphor describing one who occupies rank or privilege of being firstborn Israel (Ex. 4:22)
The Pre-Eminent Christ Colossians 1:15-19 The Creator of All Things (v. 16-17a) Jesus stands before all things Because He Created all things . Jesus is the creative agent of all things :In Through- Unto Him.
The Pre-Eminent Christ Colossians 1:15-19 The Sustainer of All Things (v. 17b) In Him all things Consist If Jesus would remove His power every created thing would fall into disorder.
The Pre-Eminent Christ Colossians 1:15-19 Jeus is the head of the Body (v. 18a) The church is the body of Christ (Eph. 1:22-23) Church used in two senses - Universal (Col. 1:18) and Local (Col 4:16)
The Pre-Eminent Christ Colossians 1:15-19 Jeus is the Firstborn from the Dead (v. 18b) Occupying place of preeminence raised from the dead never to die again origin or active cause (I Cor. 15:22)
The Pre-Eminent Christ Colossians 1:15-19 Jesus is the fullness of all things (v.19) Deity (Col. 2:9) Redemption (Col. 1:14) Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge (Col. 2:3) We are complete In Him (Col. 2:10, Eph. 3:19)
The Pre-Eminent Christ Colossians 1:15-19 Jesus is the Reconciler of All Things to God (v. 20) Things on Earth sinful man (2 Cor. 5:18-20) Both Jews and Gentiles (Eph. 2:14, 16) Things in Heaven? (Heb. 2:16, Eph. 3:10) Jesus made peace through the death of Christ (Col. 1:22)
Preeminence first or beginning Jesus Stands Before All Things Physical and Spiritual ! The Pre-Eminent Christ Colossians 1:15-20
The Pre-Eminent Christ Colossians 1:15-19 The Image of the Invisible God (v. 15) The Firstborn over All Creation (v.15) The Creator of All Things (v. 16-17a) The Sustainer of All Things (v. 17b) The Head of the Body The Church (v. 18a) The Beginning Firstborn from the Dead (18b) The Fulness of All Things (v.19) The Reconciler of All Things (v.20)
