Lesson 223: Colossians 1:15
Colossians 1:15
The Blueprint — The Verse
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
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The Context — The History
Colossians combats teaching that diminishes Christ’s supremacy in a syncretistic culture. Paul presents Christ as visible image of invisible God and preeminent over creation.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After thanksgiving and prayer, Paul describes Christ’s cosmic role: image of God, firstborn over creation, creator and sustainer, head of the church, firstborn from the dead.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Colossians 1:14
in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins;
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Colossians 1:16
For by him all things were created, in the heavens and on the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and for him.
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Discussion
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How does Christ as God's image clarify who God is?
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What false teachings today diminish Christ's supremacy?
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How does creation's dependence on Christ affect your worship?
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