We are now on higher spiritual ground, than we were before as far as the revelation of Christ, his body and church in his divine family unit is concerned. Keeping in mind that all members of this society are inspired by revelation within us. That is why we have come out from among them. The "them" here means the world system of religion, politics, and the weak and beggarly-ness of the flesh. For these are the evil one domain. Okay, we are entering the realm of learning the preeminence of Christ.
Colossians 1:15-20 "Who is the image (of our own design and being, spirit) of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 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 (Genesis 1:1-Revelation 22:21). 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. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell; And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile (redeem, exonerate) all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven." (KJV)
Colossians 1:15-20 "He is the image (of our own design and being, spirit) 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 (Genesis 1:1-Revelation 22:21). 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 (redeemed, exonerated) to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross." (ESV)
Colossians 1:15-20 "In him the image and likeness (of our own design and being spirit) of GOD is made visible in human form in order that everyone may recognize their true origin in him. He is the firstborn of every creature (of human spirit). (What darkness veiled from us he unveiled. In him we clearly see as by a mirror our own reflection of our original (Genesis 2) life. The Son of his agape gives accurate evidence of his image in human form. GOD can never again be invisible!) Everything that is (of human spirit) began in him whether in the heavens realm or upon the earth, visible or invisible, every order of justice and every level of authority, be it kingdom or governments, principalities or jurisdictions; all thing were created by him and for him. He is the initiator of all things, therefore everything finds its relevance and its true pattern only in him (Genesis 1:1-Revelation 22:21). The Ekklesia (church) is the visible expression (body) of which Jesus is the Head! He is the principle rank of authority who leads the triumphant procession of our new birthing out of the region of the (otherwise, dead, or asleep unknowing ones) dead. His preeminent rank is beyond threat. (".....leading the resurrection parade" [of Matthew 27:51-54; Isaiah 25:8, 26:19, Hosea 13:14] Look also at Revelation 1:5 and Ephesians 4:8-9.) GOD is fully at home in him. Jesus exhibited GOD'S [1]happy delight to be in human form. (Delight intent is, [1, G2106 from G2095 and G1380 ] eudokeo, means, to think well, to prove especially to reprobates, from (G2095) eu, means well, and from (G1380 from G1166) dokeō, to think, from the base (G1166) deiknuō, to show. So spacious is he, so roomy, that everything of GOD finds its proper place in Him without crowding, my mansion have many rooms [John 14:2].) He initiated the reconciliation of all things to himself. Through the [eternal] blood of the Cross GOD restored (redeemed, exonerated) the original harmony. His reign of peace now extends to every visible thing upon the earth as well as those invisible things which are in the [2]heavenly realm. (The heavens, [2, G3772 from the same as G3735] outanos, is a place of elevation, from (G3735 akin to G142) oros, to rise or to rear, as a mountain rises from a plane, from (G142) airo, to lift, to raise, to elevate, by Hebraism (compare [H5375]) to expiate, to extinguish the guilt of a crime. "Not only that, but all the broken and dislocated pieces of the universe, peoples and things, animals and atoms, get properly fixed and fit together in vibrant harmonies, al because of his death." quoted from the Message.) (The Mirror)
Until our next visit may the LORD of all become your station of life with those influenced by you.
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