The Preeminence of Christ Colossians 1 15 20

The Preeminence of Christ Colossians 1: 15 -20

Colossians 1: 15 -20 § 1: 15 – “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. ” § 1: 16 – “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. ”

Colossians 1: 15 -20 ► 1: 17 – “And he is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. ” ► 1: 18 – “And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the first born from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. ”

Colossians 1: 15 -20 n n 1: 19 – “For in Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell. ” 1: 20 – “and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of the cross. ”

Jesus Christ – Preeminent Because of Who He Is n Jesus is the exact representation of God Same, exact nature n Same, exact essence n n Jesus is all of God Jesus is the fullness of God n In Jesus, there is nothing missing of God n

Jesus Preeminent in Creation n n Jesus ranks first over all created things Jesus is the creator of all things Jesus is the Sustainer of all things Is Jesus your purpose in life?

Jesus Preeminent in the Church l Jesus is the head of the church l Jesus is the first born from the dead l Is Jesus preeminent in your church?

Jesus Preeminent in Salvation § Jesus is the one who reconciles to people to God § Jesus reconciles all things § Have you been reconciled to God? § Not teaching universalism § Through Jesus creation (earth, heavens) will be reconciled to their perfect state

The Preeminence of Christ n Is Jesus preeminent in your life?