0219. 216. Christ, the Superior One

216. Christ, the Superior One

As Revealed in Colossians 1

1. He is superior to all, for He is “the Image of the invisible God” (Col_1:15).

2. He is superior in order, for “He is before all things” (Col_1:17).

3. He is superior in creation, for “By Him were all things created” (Col_1:16).

4. He is superior in power, for “By Him all things consist” (Col_1:17).

5. He is superior in position, for “He is the Head of the Body, the Church” (Col_1:18).

6. He is superior in resurrection, for “He is the Firstborn from the dead” (Col_1:18).

7. He is superior in content, for “all fulness” dwells in Him (Col_1:19).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH