In Colossians 1 Jesus is described as the one through whom we have redemption, that is, the forgiveness of our sins. Jesus is the image of the invisible God. If God is invisible how can we see an image? The wind is also invisible. Do we ever see an image of the wind?
Paul continues on to describe Jesus as the firstborn of all creation. The one who created all things. Jesus was before all things (not created), and through whom all things hold together. All things were created for him as well. Jesus is the head of the body, the church. Jesus is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead. Jesus is supreme. Through Jesus all things are reconciled to God and are at peace with God because of Jesus’ blood shed on the cross.
When we were dead in our trespasses how did God make us alive
2:13 We were made alive with Jesus. God forgave us all our sins, canceling the written code (the law?) that opposed us and stood against us. He took it away and nailed it to the cross.
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