If Christ is only the firstborn in creation, then how can He be God? PROBLEM: John declared Christ to be eternal and equal with God (John 1:1; John 8:58; John 20:28). But here Paul seems to say that Christ was only a creature, the first one born (created) in the universe. SOLUTION: Paul clearly dec... [ Continue Reading ]
Does this verse teach that all will be saved (universalism)? PROBLEM: The Apostle Paul wrote to the Colossians, “For it was the Father’s good pleasure … through Him [Christ] to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on ea... [ Continue Reading ]
How can Christ’s death on the Cross be sufficient for salvation when Paul speaks of what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ? PROBLEM: The Bible declares that Jesus’ death on the cross was both sufficient and final for our salvation (John 19:30; Hebrews 1:3). Yet Paul states that we are to fill... [ Continue Reading ]