In this passage, the Apostle Paul lays the essential foundation for all he will teach the believers in Colossae: the absolute preeminence of the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul reminds them that only when we clearly understand who Christ is—both in time and in eternity—do we grasp why clinging to Him is vital. Christ’s supremacy is not merely a doctrine to affirm, but the anchor that secures every part of our faith and life.
