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Verse 16. 17. _FOR BY HIM WERE ALL THINGS CREATED_, c.] These two
verses contain parts of the same subject. I shall endeavour to
distinguish the statements of the apostle, and reason from them in
such...
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FOR BY HIM WERE ALL THINGS CREATED - This is one of the reasons why he
is called “the image of God,” and the “first-born.” He makes
God known to us by his creative power, and by the same power in
crea...
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ANALYSIS AND ANNOTATIONS
I. THE PERSON OF CHRIST,
His GLORY AND His WORK
CHAPTER 1
_ 1. The introduction (Colossians 1:1)_
2. The prayer (Colossians 1:9)
3. The person and glory of Christ, Head o...
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A PARAGRAPH OF CHRISTOLOGY (IN TACIT OPPOSITION TO THE FALSE TEACHING
AT COLOSSÆ). Christ is the derivative and visible manifestation of
God who is unseen. He is the heir-in-chief of the created unive...
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CHRISTIAN GREETINGS (Colossians 1:1)
_ 1:1 This is a letter from Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the
will of God, and from Timothy, the brother, to the dedicated people of
God and faithful brothe...
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He is the image of the invisible God, begotten before all creation,
because by him all things were created, in heaven and upon earth, the
things which are visible and the things which are invisible, w...
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FOR. Because.
BY, App-104.
IN. App-104.
EARTH. App-129.
VISIBLE. Greek. _horates._ Only here.
DOMINIONS, &c. See Ephesians 1:21.
FOR. App-104....
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_for_ BECAUSE. Now follows the proof, given in the creative action of
the Son, of His priority to and lordship over created being.
_by him_ Lit. and far better, IN HIM. "The act of creation is suppose...
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ὍΤΙ. “Because”; justifying the preceding title
(πρωτότοκος πάσ. κτίσ.).
ἘΝ ΑΥ̓ΤΩ͂Ι, stronger than the διʼ αὐτοῦ in the
second part of the verse, and in John 1:3 a, and even than χωρὶς
αὐτοῦ ἐγένετο οὐ...
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15–23. _The nature, office, and work of Him into whose sovereignty
they have been removed_ (Colossians 1:15-20), _together with a further
statement of the meaning and aim of their emancipation_ (Colos...
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DISCOURSE: 2168
THE GLORY OF CHRIST
Colossians 1:16. By him were all things created, that are in heaven,
and that are in earth, risible and invisible, whether they be thrones,
or dominions, or princip...
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WHETHER THEY BE THRONES, &C.— See Ephesians 3:10. _For him,_ at the
end of the verse, means _to be in subjection to him,_—to be created
particularly for his glory. This is justified by what is said,
C...
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15. WHO IS THE IMAGE OF THE INVISIBLE GOD, THE FIRSTBORN OF ALL
CREATION; 16. FOR IN HIM WERE ALL THINGS CREATED, IN THE HEAVENS AND
UPON THE EARTH, THINGS VISIBLE AND THINGS INVISIBLE, WHETHER THRONE...
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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
h...
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1 "Paul, a commissioner of Christ Jesus," introduces us to a glorified
Christ in heaven and invokes the authority vested in Paul as His
legate. Contrast the character assumed by Paul in Philippians.
4...
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1:16 by (k-2) _ En_ . Lit. 'in him,' in the power of whose person. He
was the one whose intrinsic power characterized the creation. It
exists as his creature. things, (l-7) Looked at as a whole. ' _...
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THE SUPREMACY AND ALL-SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST
1-8. Salutation to the Colossian Christians, and thanksgiving for the
news of their spiritual state.
PARAPHRASE. '(1, 2) Paul and Timothy salute the saints...
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BY HIM] RV 'in him.' THRONES, etc.] various ranks of higher angels....
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CHRIST HAS EVERYTHING THAT YOU NEED
THE COLOSSIANS
_HELEN POCOCK_
A word list is at the end. It explains words with a *star by them.
INTRODUCTION
THE WRITER
Paul wrote this letter. He was in...
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FOR BY HIM... ALL THINGS WERE CREATED BY (_through_) HIM, AND FOR
(_to_) HIM. — Carrying out the idea of the preceding clause with
accumulated emphasis, St. Paul speaks of all creation as having taken...
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The Doctrine of Christ.
(1) His SALVATION AND REDEMPTION of us all (Colossians 1:13).
(2) His NATURE AS THE IMAGE OF THE INVISIBLE GOD, the creator and
sustainer of all things heavenly and eart...
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CHAPTER 1
THE GLORY OF THE SON IN HIS RELATION TO THE FATHER, THE UNIVERSE, AND
THE CHURCH
Colossians 1:15 (R.V.)
As has already been remarked, the Colossian Church was troubled by
teachers who had...
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Paul now gives the ground for the designation of the Son as
πρωτότ. π. κτίσεως. In Him τὰ πάντα were
created. From this it follows that the Son cannot be a creature, for
creation is exhausted by the “...
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THIS SON IN WHOM WE HAVE OUR DELIVERANCE IS THE MANIFESTATION OF GOD,
THE LORD OF THE UNIVERSE, THE CREATOR OF ALL THINGS IN HEAVEN AND
EARTH, INCLUDING THE ANGELIC POWERS, AND HE IS THE GOAL FOR WHIC...
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OUR WONDROUS PRIVILEGES IN CHRIST
Colossians 1:9
Here is a paragraph which may fitly form part of our daily
intercession for ourselves and others. We all need a quicker insight
into God's will, and t...
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This letter is correlative to the Ephesians, and shows the glory of
the Head of the Church as at her disposal. After expressing his
thankfulness for the faith, love, and hope of the saints, Paul tells...
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The Preeminence of Christ
Though man has not seen God, he can clearly see the likeness of the
Father in the Son (John 14:9; 2 Corinthians 4:4-6). Vine says the word
"firstborn" is used in reference to...
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For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are
in earth, visible and invisible, whether [they be] (k) thrones, or
dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created...
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Thrones, &c. are commonly understood to refer to the celestial
hierarchy of Angels, though as to their particular rank, &c. nothing
certain is known. We may here observe, that the Holy Spirit
proporti...
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(14) In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the
forgiveness of sins: (15) Who is the image of the invisible God, the
firstborn of every creature: (16) For by him were all things created,
t...
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The most cursory reader discerns at once that the epistle to the
Colossians is the counterpart of that to the Ephesians. They are in
nowise the same, but may be viewed each as a supplement to the othe...
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_CHRIST AND CREATION_
‘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 t...
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16._Visible and invisible_. Both of these kinds were included in the
foregoing distinction of _heavenly _and _earthly _things; but as Paul
meant chiefly to make that affirmation in reference to Angels...
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The Epistle to the Colossians looks at the Christian as risen with
Christ, but not, as in that to the Ephesians, as sitting in heavenly
places in Christ. A hope is laid up for him in heaven; he is to...
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FOR BY HIM WERE ALL THINGS CREATED,.... This is a reason proving
Christ to be before all creatures, to be the common Parent of them,
and to have the government over them, since he is the Creator of th...
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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...
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_For by him were all things created_, &c. The casual particle οτι,
_for_, or _because_, with which this verse begins, refers to both
parts of the preceding verse. The Son is the _image of the invisibl...
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IN HEAVEN-IN EARTH, VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE; the apostle labors to
assert in the most absolute way that the whole universe of created
things is the work of Christ. Compare John 1:3, and Hebrews 3:4. "He...
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THE WORK OF THE EXALTED CHRIST THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF THE MINISTRY.
Jesus Christ all in all:...
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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...
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THE SALUTATION
(vs.1-2)
Paul writes with apostolic authority and by the will of God, so that
total subjection to what he writes is rightly called for on the part
of believers. Yet he adds, "and Timot...
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The Preeminence of the Song of Solomon - 1:15-20
15HE IS THE IMAGE OF THE INVISIBLE GOD, THE FIRSTBORN OVER ALL
CREATION.
Christ is the visible expression of what is invisible to us.
TEV "the visib...
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FOR IN HIM WERE ALL THINGS CREATED, IN THE HEAVENS AND UPON THE EARTH,
THINGS VISIBLE AND THINGS INVISIBLE, WHETHER THRONES OR DOMINIONS OR
PRINCIPALITIES OR POWERS; ALL THINGS HAVE BEEN CREATED THROU...
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15-23 Christ in his human nature, is the visible discovery of the
invisible God, and he that hath seen Him hath seen the Father. Let us
adore these mysteries in humble faith, and behold the glory of...
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FOR BY HIM WERE ALL THINGS CREATED: he proves Christ to be before and
Lord over every creature, more excellent than them all, with a
prerogative other princes want, for none of them is a creator of hi...
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Epistle of Ignatius to the Tarsians
and, "By Him were all things created that are in heaven, and on earth,
visible and invisible; and He is before all things, and by Him all
things consist."[17]
Epi...
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Colossians 1:16 For G3754 by G1722 Him G846 things G3956 created G2936
(G5681) in G1722 heaven G3772 and...
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THE GLORY OF CHRIST (COLOSSIANS 1:15).
Paul now brings to their attention the glory of their Redeemer, the
One Who created all things and is over all.....
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‘For in (or ‘by') him were all things created, in the heavens and
on the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or
dominions or principalities or power, all things have been creat...
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I. DOCTRINAL PART: CHRIST THE HEAD OF ALL THINGS.
This division of the Epistle resembles the doctrinal part of Ephesians
(chaps, 1-3.); but here the Person of Christ is more prominent; there
Christ as...
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Colossians 1:16. BECAUSE (more exact than ‘for', giving a reason for
Colossians 1:15, in him (the emphatic phrase), as the conditional
element of the creation, preexistent and all-including, WERE ALL...
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2. _The Apostles Prayer for their Progress in the Knowledge of Christ
as Head of all Things_.
The Apostle's thanksgiving is naturally followed by the mention of his
petition for the Colossians. The im...
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ALL THINGS
(τα παντα). The universe as in Romans 11:35, a well-known
philosophical phrase. It is repeated at the end of the verse.IN HIM
WERE CREATED
(εν αυτω εκτισθη). Paul now gives the reason ...
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Colossians 1:1. _Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God,
and Timotheus our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in
Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from...
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CONTENTS: Apostolic greeting and prayer. The superiority of Christ.
His reconciling work. The mystery of His indwelling.
CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Paul, Timothy, Epaphras.
CONCLUSION: He...
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Colossians 1:1. _Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ._ This is noticed in
1 Corinthians 1:3; 2 Corinthians 1:2. He generally opens his addresses
to the churches much in the same form of benediction, for...
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FOR BY HIM GOD CREATED EVERYTHING. He existed before any creation. God
made everything by him. Compare John 1:3; Hebrews 1:2.THE SEEN. The
material universe. THE UNSEEN. Angels, both good and bad. Thi...
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_In Whom._
THE DEITY OF CHRIST
Christ is Divine because--
I. He has redeemed us.
II. He is the creator of all things.
III. All things were created for His glory.
IV. His eternal pre-existence....
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_Who is the image of the invisible God._
This is the most exhaustive assertion of our Lord’s Godhead to be
found in St. Paul’s Writings. This magnificent dogmatic passage is
introduced, after the apos...
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_By Him were all things created._
I. Some of those cases which illustrate the harmony between natural
religion and our Christian faith.
1. The doctrine of the being of a God. I do not need to open t...
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COLOSSIANS—NOTE ON COLOSSIANS 1:15 Praise to Christ. In moving
poetic language, Paul praises the lordship of Christ over creation and
redemption. These verses may be part of an early Christian hymn....
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COLOSSIANS—NOTE ON COLOSSIANS 1:16 BY HIM ALL THINGS WERE CREATED.
Jesus cannot be the first thing created, since he himself created
“all things.” THRONES OR DOMINIONS OR RULERS OR AUTHORITIES. Paul
u...
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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
Colossians 1:15. WHO IS THE IMAGE OF THE INVISIBLE GOD.—In 2
Corinthians 4:4 St. Paul had so named Christ. “Beyond the very
obvious notion of _likeness_, the word for...
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EXPOSITION
COLOSSIANS 1:1
SECTION I. INTRODUCTION. The Epistle commences, in St. Paul's manner,
with a _salutation _(Colossians 1:1, Colossians 1:
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Shall we turn in our Bibles tonight to Colossians, chapter one. The
city of Colosse, was in the area known as Pergia, a part of Asia
Minor. A couple of other churches are greeted by Paul in this epist...
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1 Chronicles 29:11; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 1 Peter 3:22; Colossians 1:15;...
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By him [ε ν α υ τ ω]. Rev., in Him. In is not instrumental but
local; not denying the instrumentality, but putting the fact of
creation with reference to its sphere and center. In Him, within the
sphe...
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VISIONS OF GOD'S PURPOSES IN CHRIST
Colossians 1:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
As an introduction to our study in the Pauline Epistle to the
Colossians, we thought it would be worth the while to observe Pau...
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THE GREAT CREATOR
Colossians 1:16
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
We are entering upon a most wonderful portion of Scripture. It has
several very vital things to say, both about Christ, and about us, the
servan...
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For — This explains the latter part of the preceding verse. Through
implies something prior to the particles by and for; so denoting the
beginning, the progress, and the end. Him — This word, frequent...
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Mark the connection: The apostle affirms Christ to be the first-born
of every creature, namely, because BY HIM WERE ALL THINGS CREATED, AND
BY HIM ALL THINGS CONSIST: Now if all things were created by...