First, Christ is the image of the invisible God. The Master,--1. There is a wonderful rush and fervour in the prayers of Paul. BibleGateway. It is interesting to notice how much the thought of inheritance seems to have been filling the Apostle's mind during his writing of Ephesians and Colossians. 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; 16 for in * him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. Questions for Discussion and Thinking Further follow the verse-by- verse International Bible Lesson Commentary.Study Hints for Discussion and Thinking Further will help with class preparation and 12. i. (i) Begotten before anything was made: and therefore the everlasting Son of the everlasting Father. — Colossians 1:15 (KJV) ... "God with us." Colossians 1:15 KJV High Resolution Christian Wallpapers are generated using nature scenery backgrounds and scenic photos. Broadly taken, it is for their perfecting …Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture, Thankful for Inheritance'Giving thanks unto the Father, who made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light.'--COL. NET ©: 1 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn 2 over all creation, 3 . 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or [ a]principalities or [ b]powers. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and take your Bible knowledge to a new level this year! The Greek word, “eikon,” was used of the image of Caesar on a coin. Colossians 1:15. You have your own special work; make it a work of intercession. 11 (R.V.). First, we see that God “has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son” (Col. 1:13). One day a visitor to the coal-pit asked the boy about his work, and the child answered, "Yes, it is very lonely here, but I pick up the little bits of candle thrown away by the colliers, and join them together, and when I get a light I sing." Here are plenteous provisions far exceeding, those of Solomon, though at the sight of that royal profusion, Sheba's queen felt that there was no more spirit in her, and declared that the half had not been told to her. i. 3 We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have toward all the saints, 5 because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel, 6 which is come unto you; even as it is also in all the world bearing fruit and increasing, as it doth in you also, since the day ye heard and knew the grace of God, 'Strengthened with all power, according to the might of His glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.'--COL. 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Paul laboured, striving according to the working of God in him. Colossians 1 - Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus [our] brother, 12. 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,. I do not remember the time when I did not have in some degree a love for the Lord Jesus Christ as my Saviour. Colossians 1 1 2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 1:15-22 New King James Version (NKJV). Intercede much for those among whom you work, till God gives …Andrew Murray—The Ministry of Intercession, Knowledge and Obedience. All things were created through Him and for Him. Text: Colossians 1, 3-14. Colossians 1:15 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Colossians 1:15, NIV: "The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation." Though the word itself does not necessarily imply a perfect image, both the context and many other Scriptures demand that meaning here. Colossians 1:3 - KJV - StudyLıght.org. Colossians 1:15-17 KJV Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 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: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. To have a share in any earthly inheritance, is to diminish the share of the other inheritors. Hear what Dante puts in the mouth of his guide, as they pass through Purgatory:-- Perche s'appuntano i vostri desiri Dove per compagnia parte si scema, Invidia muove, The Disciple,--Master, if Thou wouldst make a special manifestation of Thyself to the world, men would no longer doubt the existence of God and Thy own divinity, but all would believe and enter on the path of righteousness. Colossians should be dated c. a.d. 60, in the same year as Ephesians and Philemon. 12 (R.V.) 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. i. It may give some sort of order to our thoughts if they fall under four heads. Colossians 1:15-23. Colossians 1 Colossians 1:15 KJV,ASV American Standard Ver Bible in Basic English Darby’s Translation English Standard Version King James Version New American Standard New International Ver New King James Ver New Living Translation New Revised Standard Ver Revised Standard Ver The Message Bible World English Bible Young’s Literal He is not only "equal to" God, He is God! Colossians 1:15-20 (15) He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Colossians 1:15, ESV: "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation." For example, in Ephesians, we read, 'In whom also were made a heritage' (i. You have your own special work; make it a work of intercession. He was not a mere statue, a close representation of or likeness of God. My son, the inner state of every man I know well, and to each heart in accordance with its needs I make Myself known; and for bringing men into the way of righteousness there is no better means than the manifestation of Myself. Remember, God is not only the Creator, but the Great Workman, who worketh all in all. 12. J. Wilmot-Buxton—The Life of Duty, a Year's Plain Sermons, v. 2, Twenty-Third Day for the Holy Spirit in Your Own WorkWHAT TO PRAY.--For the Holy Spirit in your own Work "I labour, striving according to His working, which worketh in me mightily."--COL. It is interesting to notice how much the thought of inheritance seems to have been filling the Apostle's mind during his writing of Ephesians and Colossians. I do not remember the time when I did not have in some degree a love for the Lord Jesus Christ as my Saviour. You can only do your work in His strength, by Him working in you through the Spirit. 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