By Him All Things Consist

Colossians 1:16-17

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, and for Him: And He is before all things, and by Him all things consist.

All things great and small were created by Him: thrones, dominions, principalities, and powers. Everything visible in the earth and everything in the spirit realm. When we put on the armor, the Word warns us that we are wrestling with principalities, and powers, and rulers of darkness. We are opposed by fallen spiritual hosts, opposition which He allows, in order to develop us in our transformation into His image and likeness. Whenever we are tested, whatever the reason, His goal is to make us in His image. When Christ shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is.

See also Catch Away; Change Them As A Vesture; Through the Midst

Related Scriptures: Genesis 1:26-28; Ephesians 6:1-20; Romans 8:1-39; 1John 3:1-24

The Image of the Invisible God

Colossians 1:14-15

In Whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

If we want to know what God looks like, all we have to do is look at Jesus. However, I am not talking about all the standard images of Christ that are so often set forth. The most accurate picture we can have of Jesus is first by walking with God, letting Him change our hearts, and then looking into our own hearts to see what He has removed, and what He left behind in its place. He has promised that what remains will glorify Him, and it will no longer be a stony landscape of human vanity. It will be flesh, and it will have written there the glory and majesty of His Son, in Whom He is well pleased.

Related Scriptures: Matthew 15:1-20; Ezekiel 36:24-38; Matthew 17:1-9; Hebrews 9:14-28

The Image of the Invisible God

Colossians 1:14-15

In Whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

If we want to know what God looks like, all we have to do is look at Jesus. However, I am not talking about all the standard images of Christ that are so often set forth. The most accurate picture we can have of Jesus is first by walking with God, letting Him change our hearts, and then looking into our own hearts to see what He has removed, and what He left behind in its place. He has promised that what remains will glorify Him, and it will no longer be a stony landscape of human vanity. It will be flesh, and it will have written there the glory and majesty of His Son, in Whom He is well pleased.

Related Scriptures: Matthew 15:1-20; Ezekiel 36:24-38; Matthew 17:1-9; Hebrews 9:14-28