Curiously, in Colossians 1, Jesus is simultaneously called “the firstborn of all creation,” (v15) and “the firstborn from the dead.” (v18) This reminds me of the First and Last Adam that Paul writes about in ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭15‬:‭ ”For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.”

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The fullness of God dwelled inside him (v19) and Jesus perfectly executed God’s plan to reconcile mankind back to God (v20). This is the story of creation, destruction and re-creation. All things were created through him and for him (v16), and he is making all things new. The “image of the invisible God” (v15) came to earth and made “peace by the blood on his cross.” (v20) ✝️ He is before all things and now holding all things together. (v17) He is not just head of the church (v18), but he is over all rulers and authorities. (v16) He is preeminent. (v18)

He is King of all.