Scott Klooster

15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For everything was created by him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities— all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and by him all things hold together. 18 He is also the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile everything to himself, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:15-20 CSB

Creed: We believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord

Jesus demands our highest allegiance and affection.

Because his glory is seen in his original creation vv 15-17

He is the firstborn over all creation.

All things were created by him; therefore, they are less than him.

All things are sustained by him; therefore, they depend on him.

Because his glory will be revealed in his future creation vv 19-20

He is the one true God.

He will heal the created realm.

There will be peace through his sacrifice.

Because his glory is to be unmistakable through us today v 18

As the head of the church

As the firstborn from the dead

When he is preeminent in our lives