BY HIM THROUGH HIM FOR HIM Colossians 1
BY HIM, THROUGH HIM, FOR HIM Colossians 1: 15 -23
He is the image of the invisible God, King of creation. the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities— all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, Head of the church. and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, Hope of new creation. the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
Jesus: Author and King of creation. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities— all things were created through him and for him. Genesis 1: 1 – “created the heavens & the earth" Genesis 1: 27 – “rule over…in the image of God” Psalm 8 – “crown him with glory, all things under” Jesus: Fullness of God, Fullness of Man
Jesus: Head of the His body, the church. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. Matthew 16: 18 – “I will build My church. ”
Jesus: Resurrection and hope of new creation. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. 1 Corinthians 15 – Jesus raised, we will be raised. Exodus 40 – “Glory of the Lord filled tabernacle. ” Revelation 21 – “New heavens, new earth. ”
You were alienated… He has reconciled you… To present you before Him holy… King of Creation Head of the church Hope of New Creation If you continue in the faith… Colossians 1: 21 -23
BY HIM, THROUGH HIM, FOR HIM “The hope of the gospel… proclaimed in all creation. ”
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