What Makes Jesus Christ Different Colossians 1 15
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What Makes Jesus Christ Different? Colossians 1: 15 -18
15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. Colossians 1: 15 -18, KJV
What Makes Jesus Christ Different? Colossians 1: 15 -18 1. Jesus Christ In Relation To God vs. 15 He is the express image (Greek, eikon) of the Father He is the “first-born” (i. e. , ‘First in rank’) of all creation
What Makes Jesus Christ Different? Colossians 1: 15 -18 2. Jesus Christ In Relation To The Universe vs. 16 -17 He is the Creator He is Before All Things He is the Sustainer
What Makes Jesus Christ Different? Colossians 1: 15 -18 3. Jesus Christ In Relation To The Unseen World vs. 16 b “Thrones, dominions, principalities, and powers” refer to ranks of angels just as “principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this world, and spiritual wickedness in high places” in Ephesians 6: 12 refers to the ranks of fallen angels (demons).
What Makes Jesus Different? Colossians 1: 15 -18 4. Jesus Christ In Relation To The Church vs. 18 Christ is the Head of the Church Christ is the Source of the Church Christ is the Preeminent One of the Church
Some Things To Think About … Do you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God? Have you trusted Him for your soul’s salvation? Christian, does Jesus Christ occupy the throne in your life? Is He your Head? Is He your source? Is He your preeminent One?
