Christ's Deity Revealed

First, in v 15a - Christ's Deity is revealed by His being the image or representation of the invisible God.

Second, in v 15b - Christ's Deity is revealed by virtue of His being the firstborn over all creation.

Third, in v 16 - Christ's Deity is revealed by His being the creative agent of the entire universe.

Fourth, in v 17 - Christ's Deity is revealed by His eternal preexistence before all things.