The Preeminence of Christ

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-18

"And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence" (Colossians 1:18).

To "have the preeminence" is to be first in rank or influence (Strong's). To "have the preeminence" is to hold the first place (Thayer's). To "have the preeminence" is to be first (Vine's).

According to Colossians 1:9-18, Jesus is first, He holds the first place, He is first in rank and in influence...

1. Because of Who He Is - The King (1:13); The Son of His love (1:13); The Image of God (1:15); The Firstborn Over All Creation (1:14); The Creator (1:16); Deity (1:17); The Head of the Body, the Church (1:18); The Beginning (1:18); The Firstborn from the Dead (1:18)

2. Because of What He Did - Established a Kingdom (1:13); Manifested God (1:13, 15); Redeemed us through His blood (1:14); Created All Things (1:15); Built a Church (1:18); Rose from the Dead (1:18)

Is Jesus first in your life? Does He hold the first place? Is His influence on you above all others?

Jason Cicero