1. MIKE MAZZALONGO FOR BEGINNERS Colossians Colossians 1:13- 18a 4

2. Review: Colossians 1:1-12 Authority of Christ Paul’s Prayer Reminder of Reward Appeal for: –Knowledge of God’s Will –Ability to Please Him –Power for Patience & Steadfastness –Ability to Remain Joyful

3. I. Christ Pre-Eminent in Personal Relationships 1:3 to 2:7

4. Light Kingdom of Light

5. For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. - Colossians 1:13-14

6. Important Concepts: 1.Rescue 2.Domain 3.Transfer 4.Kingdom 5.Forgiveness / Redemption

7. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. - Colossians 1:15

8. Chain of Authority 1. Image of the invisible God 2. First born of all creation

9. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities -- - Colossians 1:16a

10. Chain of Authority 1. Image of the invisible God 2. First born of all creation 3. Power of creation

11. -- all things have been created through Him and for Him. - Colossians 1:16b

12. Chain of Authority 1. Image of invisible God 2. First born of all creation 3. Power of creation 4. Purpose of creation

13. He is before all things, - Colossians 1:17a

14. Chain of Authority 1. Image of the invisible God 2. First born of all creation 3. Power of creation 4. Purpose of creation 5. Before creation

15. and in Him all things hold together. - Colossians 1:17b

16. Chain of Authority 1. Image of the invisible God 2. First born of all creation 3. Power of creation 4. Purpose of creation 5. Before creation 6. Sustains creation

17. He is also head of the body, the church; - Colossians 1:18a

18. Chain of Authority 1. Image of the invisible God 2. First born of all creation 3. Power of creation 4. Purpose of creation 5. Before creation 6. Sustains creation 7. Head of the church

19. Only Christ Matters Because He is: Divine in nature First in rank Before all things Creator of all things Sustainor of all things User of all things for His purpose Head of the body, the church

20. Lessons 1. We must have a relationship with Christ

21. Lessons 1. We must have a relationship with Christ 2. When we have Christ, we have everything

22. Lessons 1. We must have a relationship with Christ 2. When we have Christ, we have everything 3. Pray in Jesus’ name