I just cannot believe what I'm hearing ....... from Christians??????
So, what verse 15 really says is that "Jesus is the incarnation of God and the most senior of all humans"
or this,
When you go to the verse 18 it says "so that he might become the one who is first in all things" and then you know exactly what does "firstborn over all creation" mean. It is not chief or anything else BUT first, like in first, second, third.
this is incredible to read.
let's get the TRUTH. "First-Born".... Colossians 1:17 "And
he is before all things, a
nd by him all things consist."
Colossians 1:18 "And he is
the head of the body, the church: who is
the beginning,
the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the
preeminence."
let's break this down.
before and
head here in both scriptures signify he's the Father, and the FIRST of the NEW CREATION, as well as the OLD CREATION, supportive scripture, LISTEN CLOSLEY
The New CREATION, Revelation 21:5 "And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold,
I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.". this is the Lord Jesus who sit on the throne here in Revelation, just read chapter 4. now this,Isaiah 65:17 "For, behold,
I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind."
here, in Isaiah, it is the "LORD", all caps. and in Revelation 21 it is the "Lord" who will Create the New Heaves and the New Earth. Either it's the same one person, or else you have two CREATORS of the NEW HEAVENS and EARTH. ....... believe me, it's the same person. let's see it.
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church:
who is the beginning,
the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the
preeminence."
question, "is not God the "FIRST?" yes, scripture, Genesis 1:1 "In the
beginning God created the heaven and the earth."
that term "beginning" as in Colossians 1:18 means "The FIRST", in the Hebrew at Genesis 1:1, it means,
H7225 רֵאשִׁית re'shiyth (ray-sheeth') n-f.
1.
the first, in place, time, order or rank.
2. (specifically) a firstfruit.
[from the same as H7218]
KJV: beginning, chief(-est), first(-fruits, part, time), principal thing.
Root(s): H7218
definition #1 says it all, "FIRST" and definition #2 confirms Colossians 1:18 which mean THE
FRIST FRUIT OF THE HARVEST OF THE DEAD.
and the root of this word, is,
H7218 רֹאשׁ ro'sh (roshe) n-m.
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.).
yes, the HEAD as Colossians 1:18 states, "And he is
the head of the body". head indicate FIRST, as well as "FATHER", because he is the "beginning" of all CREATION.... be it the OLD or the NEW.
now, the term "
preeminence" in Colossians 1:18. it is the Greek word,
G4409 πρωτεύω proteuo (prō-tev'-ō) v.
to be first (in rank or influence).
[from G4413]
KJV: have the preeminence
Root(s): G4413
there it is again,
to be first
and notice, it said ..... [from G4413]. ok, let's see what it says.
G4413 πρῶτος protos (prō'-tos) adj.
foremost (in time, place, order or importance).
[contracted superlative of G4253]
KJV:
before,
beginning, best,
chief(-est), first (of all), former
Root(s): G4253
yes, he's the CHIEF, or head, or FATHER, as Isaiah 9:6 say "the EVERLASTING FATHER". now, the very next verse, Isaiah 9:7 "Of the increase of his government and peace
there shall be no end,
upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this."
BINGO, there is no denying that.
so, the conclusion Jesus is the Almighty God of the OT or Old Creation, as well as the NT, or the NEW CREATION, that is to come.
he, JESUS, is the FIRST in Both CREATIONS. YES, Jesus is God in the ECHAD, of the Ordinal FIRST, and the Ordinal LAST, just as the term "beginning" states, in TIME, PLACE, ORDER, or RANK.
hope this help.
my source for all the definitions above, are from the Mickelson's Enhanced Strong's Dictionaries of the Greek and Hebrew Testaments
101G.