Paul’s Declarations of Christ’s Preeminence Colossians 1:16-20.

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Paul’s Declarations of Christ’s Preeminence Colossians 1:16-20

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. 19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; 20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. Paul's Declarations of Christ's Preeminence 2

Introduction Paul by inspiration, describes our Lord and Master in this letter 1 Corinthians 2:9-13; Galatians 1:11, 12 These descriptions reveal the nature and authority of Christ which affirm His Preeminence In this lesson we will study the Divine declarations Paul reveals in reference to Christ our Lord 3 Paul's Declarations of Christ's Preeminence

Christ is Lord “To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” – Colossians 1:2 Christ is “Lord of lords” 1 Timothy 6:14, 15 He is not a lord He has “all authority” Matthew 28:18 All “authorities and powers” are subject to Him 1 Peter 3:21, 22 Paul's Declarations of Christ's Preeminence 4

Christ is the Son of God “We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ…” – Colossians 1:3 Declared by God the Father to be His “Beloved Son” Matthew 17:5 Christ, the Son sent by the Father to save the world John 3: 16, 17 Christ repeatedly acknowledged that God was His Father Matthew 7:21; 10:33; 11:27 John 6:32; 14:23; 15:10 Paul's Declarations of Christ's Preeminence 5

Christ is King “Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son” – Colossians 1:13 Christ is King over His Kingdom His is King of kings – 1 Timothy 6:14, 15 Christians are His Subjects – Colossians 1:13 His Territory Includes all the world – Mark 16:15 His Law the “Law of Christ” – Galatians 6:2; James 1:25 His Kingdom is the Church of Christ – Colossians 1:13, 22, 24 Paul's Declarations of Christ's Preeminence 6

Christ is our Redeemer “In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins” – Colossians 1:14 Christians are redeemed though His shed blood Matthew 26:28 Our sins are forgiven – Ephesians 1:7 Redemption is only in Christ – 1 Peter 1:18-20; Colossians 1:14 Ephesians 1:3; Galatians 3:26, 27 Paul's Declarations of Christ's Preeminence 7

Christ Is the Image of the Invisible God “Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature” – Colossians 1:15 Christ is “the image of the invisible God” “No man hath seen God at any time“ – John 1:18 “God is a spirit” – John 4:24 Christ is the “express image” of God – Hebrews 1:3 To see Christ is to see God – John 14:9 Christians are “conformed to the image of Christ” Romans 8:26-29 Paul's Declarations of Christ's Preeminence 8

Christ Is the Firstborn of Every Creature “Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature” – Colossians 1:15 The firstborn was the recipient of special privileges Christ is above all of all the creation He is God’s Son – Matthew 17:5 He was appointed by the Father to save the world – John 3:16 He has been given “all authority” – Matthew 28:18 He is the “head of the body, the church” – Ephesians 1:22 He is “King of kings” – 1 Timothy 6:14, 15 He is the “first begotten of the dead” – Revelation 1:5 He is reigning at God’s right hand – Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 1:3 Paul tells us why He is the “firstborn” – Colossians 1:16, 17 Paul's Declarations of Christ's Preeminence 9

Christ Is the Creator “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” – Colossians 1:16 The apostle John made a like declaration – John 1:1-3 The Hebrew writer confirmed Christ as the Creator Hebrews 1:1-2 Paul's Declarations of Christ's Preeminence 10

Christ Is Eternal "And he is before all things, and by him all things consist” Colossians 1:17 The affirms the eternal nature of Christ He was in the beginning with God – John 1:1 Jesus declared He was “before Abraham” – John 8:58 John declared the eternal nature of Christ Revelation 1:8, 11; 21:6; 22:13 Paul's Declarations of Christ's Preeminence 11

Christ Is the Head of the Church “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 1:18 There is one body Ephesians 4:4; 1 Corinthians 12:12, 13 He is the Head of the body, the church The body is the Church! Christ is the one and only Head of this body! Ephesians 1:22-23 Paul's Declarations of Christ's Preeminence 12

Christ Is the Firstborn from the Dead “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 1:18 Jesus was not the first to be raised from the dead Matthew 10:6-8; John 11:41-44 Jesus was the first to be raised to never die again Paul wrote, “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept” 1 Corinthians 15:20 Paul's Declarations of Christ's Preeminence 13

Christ is the One In Whom All Fulness Dwells “For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell” Colossians 1:19 “Fulness” means completeness Gk. - Pleroma - repletion or completion, i.e. (subjectively) what fills (as contents, supplement, copiousness, multitude), or (objectively) what is filled (as container, performance, period):-- which is put in to fill up, piece that filled up, fulfilling, full, fulness. - Strong In Christ is “the fulness of the Godhead bodily” Colossians 2:9 Christ has all the attribute’s of Deity - “the fullness”! Paul's Declarations of Christ's Preeminence 14

Christ Is Our Reconciler “And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel…” – Colossians 1:20-23 Aliens and enemies by wicked works can be made whole by the blood of Christ… By, remaining “grounded and settled” in His sight! Paul's Declarations of Christ's Preeminence 15

Paul Declared Christ Is… Lord The Son of God King Our Redeemer The Image of the Invisible God The Firstborn of Every Creature The Creator Eternal The Head of the Church The Firstborn from the Dead The One in Whom all Fulness Dwells Our Redeemer Paul's Declarations of Christ's Preeminence 16 “…that in all things he might have the preeminence”

Conclusion Preeminence is in Christ and Him alone “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 1:18 Christians are made perfect and complete in Him “And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power” – Colossians 2:10 “Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God” – Colossians 4:12 Paul's Declarations of Christ's Preeminence 17