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The Preeminence of Christ

The Preeminence of Christ. Colossians 1:15-18. 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

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The Preeminence of Christ

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  1. The Preeminence of Christ Colossians 1:15-18

  2. 15Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 18And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence Colossians 1:15-18

  3. Preeminence Defined • First Place • Protos - to be first (in rank or influence) - Strong • To be Number One! • Theme of Colossians • Christ is the firstborn • Over all creation - vss. 15-17 • From the dead - vs. 18 • What Makes Christ Preeminent? The Preeminence of Christ

  4. Christ is Number One In Our Salvation! • Salvation is only “in Christ” • Galatians 3:26-27; Ephesians 1:3 • Only “in Christ” are we • Partakers of the inheritance of this saints - v.13 • Delivered from the power of darkness - v. 13 • Translated into His kingdom - v. 13 • Redeemed through His blood - v. 14 • Forgiven of sin - v. 14 • Reconciled to God - vss. 19-23 • Promised the hope of heaven - vss. 3-5 • Salvation & Hope are Conditional! • Col. 1:23; 2:11-13; cf. Acts 2:38 The Preeminence of Christ

  5. Christ is Number One In The Church! • He is THE Head! • 1:18; 2:19; Ephesians 1:22 • He purchased it! • Acts 20:28; Matthew 16:18 • He is to be glorified in it (not men)! • Ephesians 3:14-21; 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 The Preeminence of Christ

  6. Name Jones Hardware Store If… • Jones built it • He shed his blood for it • He is the head of it • He saved it • He laid the cornerstone • He established the foundation • Jones is the only name whereby we may obtain hardware goods Check One: A) Smith’s Hardware__ B) Clark’s Hardware__ C) Miller’s Hardware__ D) Jones’ Hardware__ The Preeminence of Christ

  7. Name Christ’s Church If… • Christ built it - Matt. 16:18 • He shed his blood for it - Acts 20:28; Eph. 5:25 • He is the head of it - Eph. 1:22, 23 • He saves it - Eph. 5:23 • He is its chief cornerstone - Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Pet. 2:4, 7 • He is the foundation of it - 1 Cor. 3:11 • Christ is the only name under heaven whereby we must be saved - Acts 4:12 Check One: A) Methodist Church__ B) Baptist Church__ C) Lutheran Church__ D) Church of Christ__ The Preeminence of Christ

  8. Christ is to be Number One in Our Preaching & Practice! • No Human Philosophy! • 2:1-10 • Not the O.T. Law! • 2:14-15; Ephesians 2:15-16 • Hot Human Traditions! • 2:16-23 The Preeminence of Christ

  9. Christ is to be Number One in Our Hearts & Minds! • Must have affections in the Divine order • 3:1-4 • Must mortify the fleshly centered mind! • 3:5-9 • Must have a Christ centered mind! • 3:12-17 The Preeminence of Christ

  10. Christ is to be Number One in Our Homes! • Husband & Wife submit as fitting to God! • 3:18-19 • Husband is highest authority in the home • Wife is to guide, manage, rule the house • Second in command to the husband - 1 Tim. 5:14 • Children must obey parents!- 3:20 • Fathers rightly instruct & guide children without provoking to wrath! - 3:21 • Parents & Children are to be well pleasing to God in all things - 3:20-21 The Preeminence of Christ

  11. Conclusion • Christ Is Preeminent! 1 # • In Salvation • In the Church • In preaching & Practice • In our Hearts & Minds • In our Homes The Preeminence of Christ

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