Col 1:27 There are a number of facts about Christ revealed in this chapter - what are they?
Col 1:27 There are a number of facts about Christ revealed in this chapter - what are they?
The facts about Jesus revealed in this chapter are that He is head of the eternal kingdom (CP V13 with 2 Pe 1:10-11).
He is the redeemer (CP Col l:14 with Mt 20:28; Ro 3:21-26; Ga 3:13, 4:4-5).
He is the image of God (CP Col 1:15 with Jn 12:45; 14:7-11; 2Cor 4:3-4; He 1:1-3). V15 also teaches that Jesus is the firstborn of every creature (CP Jn 1:1-2, 15; 3:13; 8:56-58; 17:5; Php 2:5-8; Rev 1:8; 22:13).
He is the creator of all things (CP Col 1:16 with Psa 33:6; Jn 1:3, 10; Eph 3:9; He 1:1-2, 10; Rev 4:11).
He is an eternal being (CP Col 1:17 with Mic 5:2; Jn 1:1-2, 10, 15; 8:56-58; 17:5; Php 2:5-8; 1Jn 1:1-2; Rev 1:8; 22:13). V17 also teaches that Jesus is the upholder of all things (CP He 1:3).
He is head of the church (CP Col 1:18 with 1 Cor 11:3; Eph 1:22-23; 5:23). V18 also teaches that Christ is the firstborn from the dead (CP Ac 26:23; 1Cor 15:20-23; Rev 1:5).
He is the fullness of God (CP Col 1:19 with 2:9 and Jn 1:14-16; Php 2:5-6).
He is the only mediator between God and man (CP Col 1:20-22 with Ac 4:12; Ro 5:6-11; 2Cor 5:14-21; 1Ti 2:5-6; He 8:6; 9:14-15; 12:24).
Finally, He is the indweller of all believers (CP Col 1:27 with Jn 14:23; Ro 8:8-11; 1Cor 3:16; 6:19; 2Cor 6:16; Ga 2:20; 4:6; Col 3:11).
See also comments on Col 1:15(B) and author's studies Names and Titles of Jesus and Jesus in his book Advanced Studies in the Christian Faith (Volume 2).