THE PREEMINENCE OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 1

Colossae Large Jewish population 2:16-17 Angel worship was a tradition 2:18 Gnosticism 2:18, 23 Asceticism 2:20-23 Colossian heresy was a combination of all four Jews and mystic Gnostics (the knowing ones) intimidated simple Christians “deep” Rev. 2:24 Christians had only Christ 1 Cor. 2:2 Christians have only CHRIST! Col. 2:9-10

Colossians 2:8-10 Don’t be fooled by false worldly philosophies v.8 Consider the greatness of Christ v. 9 All divinity dwells in Him bodily v.9 Marks of divinity in 1 :15-18, John 1, Hebrews 1 You are complete in Christ v.10 Head of all principality and power v.10, 13-19 All treasures of wisdom and knowledge v.3 Consider the greatness of Christ 1:15-18

Colossians 2:8-10 Image of the invisible God v.15 Firstborn over all creation v.15 Creator of everything in heaven and earth v.16 All created for Him v.16 Sustainer of all things v.17 Firstborn from the dead v.18 Head of the church v.18 Preeminent in all things v.18 Christ is supreme; our life with Him should be 3:1-4; 2:11-13