1. The Incomparable Christ Colossians 1:15-23
Bill Lamkin

2. Issue Facing the Colossian Church
Ascetic Judaizers who also advocated angel worship

3. Thesis of the Letter
Christ is Pre-eminent over ALL, and I (Paul) mean ALL. Jesus is the only means of our acceptance with God.

4. We are “Qualified” by the Father, ONLY in Christ
Purpose of the Letter
We are “Qualified” by the Father, ONLY in Christ

5. What’s next in the letter?
Explaining the Thesis statement!

6. Colossians 1:15-23 The Qualifier The Qualified “He…” “And you…”
Is God (15)
Is Creator (16)
Is Pre-eminent (17)
Is Head (18)
Is the Redeemer (19)
It is complete (20)
Alienated, Hostile, evil (21)
How/why are you saints (22)
Perseverance (23)
Paul’s Commitment to this Gospel (24)