The Supremacy of Christ

Bible Text: Colossians 2:8-10 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians

Intro

 

DON’T BE TAKEN CAPTIVE (v. 8).
The enemy.

1) Philosophy.

2) Empty deception.

3) The source of the enemy:

– traditions of men

– elementary principles of the world

 – all in opposition to Christ

 

The exhortation: “See to it that no one takes you captive.”

 

WE ESCAPE THE CAPTIVITY OF THE WORLD BY FOCUSING ON THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST (vv. 9-10).
Christ is God.

1) “all the fullness of Deity”

ALL, not some

 

FULLNESS, not just a part

 

DEITY = the person of God, not just some of his characteristics.

2) “dwells in bodily form”

Ex. – “The Father of _________.”

 

In Christ we have been made complete.

God’s fullness is in Christ

Our fullness is in Christ.

Christ is the head over all.

 

Conclusion