We look at the theme text for 2018: that in all things he might have the preeminence (1:18)
1. the announcement in the text there is a truth that is taught 1a. the truth declared the truth: God has so ordained affairs of this world in creation and redemption that his Son Jesus Christ would hold chief and exalted position over all things "that" speaks of purpose preceding truths lead to this conclusion (15-17) succeeding verses confirms it (18-21) from the beginning of time, it was God's purpose that Christ would have preeminence this is the only place this word is used it is used outside the Bible related word used Matthew 22:36 - "first" Mark 10:44 ' "chiefest"
1b. the truth defended - his person (1:15) Christ perfectly reveals God because he is God. - his performance in creation (1:16) firstborn in OT speaks of rank (Isaiah 14:30, Psalm 89:27 - his performance in providence (1:17) - his performance in redemption (1:18) he is provider and protector on the church - all these show he has the pre-eminent position
2. the application from this text 2a. message: Christ is first Paul did not want church in Colesse to loose their way he did not want them moved away from being Christ-centered (1:23) We need to realign people to their chief purpose In this local church, we must hold that Christ will have the pre- eminence 2b. manner: he is first in the pulpit and prayer For some churches, the sacraments hold the pre-eminent place In other churches, social positions and morality takes the pre-eminence It is possible for the Bible to be debated but never get to Christ 2c. motivation - Christ is the only hope for man
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