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Colossians 1:15–20 ESV

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.

He existed before Creation (v. 15)1

1 Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 115). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.

Jesus Christ is the Creator of all that has been created.

God has made him the firstborn (the heir and owner) of the whole creation.

He created all things (v. 16a)1

1 Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 116). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.

All things exist for Him (v. 16b)1

1 Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 116). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.

He holds all things together (v. 17)1

1 Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 116). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.

Christ Is the Head of the Church (Col. 1:18)1

1 Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 116). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.

The church had its origin in Him, and today it has its operation in Him. As the Head of the church, Jesus Christ supplies it with life through His Spirit. He gives gifts to men, and then places these gifted people in His church that they might serve Him where they are needed. Through His Word, Jesus Christ nourishes and cleanses the church (Eph. 5:25–30).1

1 Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, pp. 116–117). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.

Christ has all power and authority to build the Church and the powers of hell cannot prevail against it (Matt. 16:18).

Ephesians 2:19–22 (ESV)

19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.

The church collectively is the temple of the Holy Spirit and individually, each member of the Church is a temple of the Holy Spirit.