Colossians and the Holy Spirit of God (Part 3) — Colossians 1:9-18: Preeminence of Christ

If Ephesians can be labeled the epistles portraying the “church of Christ,” then Colossians must surely be the “Christ of the church.” Ephesians focuses on the Body; Colossians focuses on the Head. Like Ephesians, the little Book of Colossians divides neatly in half with the first portion,  doctrinal (1 and 2) and the second, practical (3 and 4). Paul’s purpose is to show that Christ is preeminent—first and foremost in everything—and the Christian’s life should reflect that priority. Because believers are rooted in Him, alive in Him, hidden in Him and complete in Him, it is utterly inconsistent for them to live life without Him. Clothed in His love, with His peace ruling in their hearts, they are equipped to make Christ first in every area of life. (Summary from The Holy Bible by Thomas Nelson, NKJV)