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THE DEITY OF CHRIST. COLOSSIANS 2. Colossians 2. V.2 the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ Mystery of God includes both Father and Son V.3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge Jesus has the answer for all of our problems
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THE DEITY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 2
Colossians 2 • V.2the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ • Mystery of God includes both Father and Son • V.3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge • Jesus has the answer for all of our problems • V.4-8 is a warning of not following Christ • Don’t be deceived to think we need more • V.9-10 Christ is all we need
Colossians 2:9-10 • For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; • All the fullness all Paul does is use “all” • Of Deity bodily John 1:1,14; Fp 2:5-11 • Immanuelmeans “God with us” • Jesus has everything that makes God divine • and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. • Main idea of Colossians is the greatness of Jesus so that they need knowledge of nobody else; see also Col. 1:15-18
Colossians 1:15-18 • V.15 The image of the invisible God • Has nothing to do with appearance • He has all the fullness of Deity 2:9 • V.16 Jesus is Creator –He created everything John 1:1-3, Heb. 1:1-4 • We are to worship the Creator not the createdRm 1:25 • V.17 Jesus is Sustainer • V.18 Jesus arose to have preeminence in all • Already had it except over death & church