Lesson 223: 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. PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More presents Christ as visible image of invisible God and preeminent over creation.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After thanksgiving and prayer, PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More 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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in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins;
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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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