Bible Questions #5816-5821
By Joyce Webb
Colossians Chp. 1 Vs. 15-21
Paul tells the believers that Jesus is the image of God.
(When we look at Jesus—we see what God the Father is. Jesus is made of the same holy powers and knowledge of God the Father.)
Bible teachers explain “firstborn of all creation” means: Jesus’ rank or position as the head over all creation. Colossians 1:17 Says that Jesus is before all things—and by him all things consist.(exist, are).
5816. Vs. 16 By him all things are c_________________. All things in
h__________________ and on e_____________.
All things that are _________________ (things we can see) and all things that are _____________________ (things we can not see).
5817. Whether (they could be) t___________________(kingdoms)
d_________________ (powers that rule or have authority)
p__________________ (powers)
all things were created b___ him and f____ him.
5818. Vs. 17 He is b_______________ all things. All things by him consist (are).
Vs. 18 He (Jesus) is the head of the body—-the church.
5819. He is the beginning. He is the firstborn of the d________. (Meaning: He is the first one to come back from the dead—to live forever.
There were others who came back from the dead—-lived awhile then died—and stayed dead.
When Jesus came back from the dead—and was alive again—he is still alive and will be forever.
This is called the resurrection in the Bible. Those who believe in Jesus and have had their sins forgiven—will some day be raised from the dead and live forever.
In all things—Jesus has preeminence —meaning “first place”.
It has pleased the Father that in Jesus— should the fullness of all things dwell (live, be).
5820. Vs. 20 (Believers) Having made p_________ through his b_________ of his cross—–by him he has reconciled (made things right) unto himself—-if those things are on earth or in heaven.
5821. And you were sometimes e_______________ in your mind—–because of your w________________ (sinful) works.
But now he has reconciled you to him—-made things right between you and him.