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1. ( n.) An elevated position, either in rank, office, or celebrity; social or moral loftiness; high rank; distinction; preferment. 2. ( n.) That which is eminent or lofty; a high ground or place; a height. 3. ( n.) A title of honor, especially applied to a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. Greek. 5247. huperoche -- a projection, eminence.
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Discover the meaning of Preeminence in the Bible. Study the definition of Preeminence with multiple Bible Dictionaries and Encyclopedias and find scripture references in the Old and New Testaments.
- We Should Exalt Christ Because He Is The Revelation of God
- We Should Exalt Christ Because He Is Supreme Over All of Creation
- We Should Exalt Christ Because He Is The Head of The Church
- We Should Exalt Christ Because He Is The Firstborn from Among The Dead
- We Should Exalt Christ Because He Is Sufficient
- Conclusion
“He is the image of the invisible God” (Col. 1:15). Why should Christ be exalted in our lives and throughout all creation? He must be exalted because he is the revelation of God. He reveals God to us. Paul says he is the “image” of the invisible God. The word “image” is eikon in the Greek, which means “an exact representation and revelation,”2 and ...
“The firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together” (Col. 1:15–17). Paul then makes the argument that not only should Ch...
“And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him” (Col. 1:18–19). Another reason Paul calls for Christ to be exalted is because he is the head of the church. The metaphor of the church a...
“And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him” (Col. 1:18–19). Another reason that Christ is supreme is because he is the firstborn among the dead. What does that mean? Interpretation...
“For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him” (Col. 1:19). In this text, Paul says Christ is worthy of being exalted because he is sufficient. He said that the fullness of God dwells in him, and in verse 20 he adds “and through him to reconcile to himself all things.” Essentially, Paul is saying Christ is sufficient for salvation and ...
Why is Christ the preeminent one? Why should Christ be exalted in our lives and in the entire earth? 1. Christ should be exalted because he is the image of God. He is the revelation of God. 2. Christ should be exalted because he is the firstborn whom God has given all the rights and privileges. 1. He is firstborn because he is the creator. He is th...
Who Is Jesus? – Colossians 1:15-20 Sermon – Clearest Christological Passage In The Bible. Intro –. Once a Sunday School teacher asked the class, “what is brown, furry, and has long ears?” A student responded, “it sounds like a dog, but it must be Jesus.”
Now, preeminence simply means that Christ, as the head of the church, should be held in the highest esteem in each of our lives. As we think about His exalted status, there ought to well up within us an appreciation for His supreme position in the universe. In the priority structure of everything, He is in first place.
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Colossians 1:15-22. King James Version. 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is ...
Apr 17, 2020 · Preeminent: surpassing all others; distinguished; the greatest; superior. In Colossians 1:18 Paul tells us that in all things Christ is to have the preeminence – He is to take center stage, be the North Star, the focal point, and the essence of our lives.
