Introduction

I. Technical Matters

   A. Something's Different

   B. Some Things are the Same

   1:15 He is the image of…God, the firstborn of all
creation
   1:18 He is the beginning, the firstborn from the
dead.

   1:17 And He is…
   1:18 And He is…

   1:16 In Him…through Him…to Him
   1:20 In Him…through Him…to Him

   1:16 in heaven and on earth
   1:20 on earth or in heaven

Two Errors:

   1. Endless Speculation
   2. Misunderstanding the Dialogue

II. Practical Matters

   A. The greatness of Jesus means that He is able
to do all that Paul has prayed for thus far for the
Colossians …and for you.

   B. The greatness of Jesus means that He is in
control of both Creation and Redemption…and thus your
life and salvation.

Conclusion