Reflections, Ideas, Teachings, Analysis, Observations From Malcolm Webber
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He is… the firstborn over all creation. (Colossians 1:15)
the firstborn over all creation. A description of Jesus’ lordship over the universe. He is exalted above all. This statement does not make Him a part of the creation (since He created all things – v. 16 – and is Himself, therefore, uncreated), but the One who has sovereign dominion over it all (Heb. 1:2; Ps. 89:27).
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He is the image of the invisible God… (Colossians 1:15)
He is. Essentially and permanently (John 1:1-3; 1 John 1:1). He was so before creation, He was so in His incarnation, and He will be so for eternity. He eternally “is” the image of the invisible God.
the image of the invisible God. He is the visible manifestation of that in God which is invisible and incommunicable (Phil. 2:6; Heb. 1:3; John 1:18; 14:9; 2 Cor. 4:4; 1 Tim. 3:16). Read more…
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Christianity is a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus. He is alive! He loves you and He wants you to know Him as your “Lord.” Recognizing that Jesus is Lord is central to the Christian faith, and it is the most important decision of your life.
If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Rom. 10:9)
What does Lord mean? When referring to Jesus, it is much more than a title of respect and honor.
In the Gospels, Jesus was identified by the angels announcing His birth as “Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11). Those who came to Him for help frequently referred to Him as “Lord” (Matt. 8:2, 6, 25; 9:6; 14:28-30; 15:22-28; 17:15; 20:30-34; Luke 23:39-43). Peter, when overwhelmed with a sense of his own sinfulness, called Jesus “Lord” (Luke 5:8). A blind man who had been healed by Jesus worshipped Him as “Lord” (John 9:35-38). In acknowledging Jesus to be the Source of life, Martha of Bethany called Jesus “Lord” as He was about to raise her brother Lazarus from death (John 11:21-27). The adoring crowds called Jesus “Lord” as they welcomed Him as their Messiah (Matt. 21:9). After His resurrection, He was worshipped as “Lord” (John 20:28). Jesus also identified Himself as Lord (Matt. 12:8; 22:41-45; John 13:12-15).
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