The Preeminence of Jesus Christ

Colossians 1:1-23

Purpose: To understand the absolute preeminence of Jesus Christ over and in all things.

1. Greetings & Grateful Prayer (Colossians 1:1-5)
       The Reason for Gratitude: the Gospel (Colossians 1:6-8) 
       Prayer Due to Fruit (Colossians 1:9)
       Purposes of the Prayer (Colossians 1:10-12) 

2. The Father’s Performance (Colossians 1:13)

3. The Son’s Preeminence (Colossians 1:14-18)

4. The Father’s Purpose (Colossians 1:19-20)

5. God’s Effect on People (Colossians 1:21-23)