16/10/2017
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Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For 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: Colossians 1:15-16 KJV
This is one of the strongest statements about the divine nature of Christ found anywhere in the Bible. Jesus is not only equal to God (Php_2:6), he is God (John_10:30, John_10:38; John_12:45; John_14:1-11); as the visible image of the invisible God, he is the exact representation of God.
He not only reflects God, but he reveals God to us (John_1:18; John_14:9); as supreme over all creation, he has all the priority and authority.
He came from heaven, not from the dust of the earth (1Co_15:47),
and he is Lord of all (Rom_9:5; Rom_10:11-13; Rev_1:5; Rev_17:14). He is completely holy (Heb_7:26-28; 1Pe_1:19; 1Pe_2:22; 1Jn_3:5),
and he has authority to judge the world (Rom_2:16; 2Co_5:10; 2Ti_4:1). Therefore, Christ is supreme over all creation, including the spirit world.
We, like the Colossian believers, must believe in the deity of Jesus Christ (that Jesus is God) or our Christian faith is hollow, misdirected, and meaningless. This is a central truth of Christianity. We must oppose those who say that Jesus was merely a prophet or a good teacher.
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