The deity of Jesus Christ
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The passage from Colossians 1:15-20 highlights the divinity of Jesus Christ and his role in creation, as well as his preeminence in the church. The doctrine of the divinity of Jesus is essential for the health of the church and should not be compromised. Scripture upholds this doctrine in many different ways, and the church was led to the conclusion that Jesus Christ is God by reading the Bible. Other verses that highlight Jesus' divinity include Colossians 2:9 and Hebrews 1:3. The exclusivity of Jesus' claims about himself emphasize his essential role in the health and salvation of humanity.
The doctrine of the deity of Jesus Christ is a fundamental belief in Christianity. The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is God, and there are many verses that support this belief. The writer of Hebrews speaks of the Son as being appointed heir to all and being the very image of God's substance. In Colossians, Paul lays out three ways in which the deity of Jesus Christ is manifested: with respect to the Father, with respect to creation, and with respect to the church. Christ is the image of the invisible God, the creator of all things, and before all things, and all things subsist in him. The church believes that Christ is above all created things, including principalities and powers, and has authority over them. As believers, we have the authority to exercise that authority through Christ.
The universe is sustained by Jesus Christ, who is the unifying element of all that exists. The Bible uses exalted language that suggests the deity of Jesus Christ. Christ is the head of the church, and the church should always seek to follow his model and direction. Our dependence should be on the energy that comes from the person and name of Jesus Christ. We should renew our awareness of Christ Jesus and remain focused on him. We are a church anchored in Jesus.
The doctrine of the deity of Jesus Christ is a fundamental belief in Christianity. The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is God, and there are many verses that support this belief. The writer of Hebrews speaks of the Son as being appointed heir to all and being the very image of God's substance. In Colossians, Paul lays out three ways in which the deity of Jesus Christ is manifested: with respect to the Father, with respect to creation, and with respect to the church. Christ is the image of the invisible God, the creator of all things, and before all things, and all things subsist in him. The church believes that Christ is above all created things, including principalities and powers, and has authority over them. As believers, we have the authority to exercise that authority through Christ.
The universe is sustained by Jesus Christ, who is the unifying element of all that exists. The Bible uses exalted language that suggests the deity of Jesus Christ. Christ is the head of the church, and the church should always seek to follow his model and direction. Our dependence should be on the energy that comes from the person and name of Jesus Christ. We should renew our awareness of Christ Jesus and remain focused on him. We are a church anchored in Jesus.
I want to go with you to the word of the Lord in the Epistle to the Colossians, Chapter 1 verses 15 to 20.
The word of the Lord says: “..he is the image of God invisible - evidently referring to Jesus Christ - ... he is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation because in him, that is to say in Jesus Christ, all things were created, those that are in heaven and those that are on earth. earth, visible and invisible, be they thrones, be they dominions, be they principalities, be they powers, everything was created through him and for him. And he, Jesus, is before all things and all things subsist in him and he is the head of the body that is the church, the one who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead so that in everything he may have preeminence by how much it pleased the Father that all fullness should dwell in him and through him reconcile all things with himself, both those that are on earth and those that are in heaven, making peace through the blood of his cross.”
The word of the Lord says: “..he is the image of God invisible - evidently referring to Jesus Christ - ... he is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation because in him, that is to say in Jesus Christ, all things were created, those that are in heaven and those that are on earth. earth, visible and invisible, be they thrones, be they dominions, be they principalities, be they powers, everything was created through him and for him. And he, Jesus, is before all things and all things subsist in him and he is the head of the body that is the church, the one who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead so that in everything he may have preeminence by how much it pleased the Father that all fullness should dwell in him and through him reconcile all things with himself, both those that are on earth and those that are in heaven, making peace through the blood of his cross.”
