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COLOSSIANS 1:18

"THE PRE-EMINENT CHRIST"

I. HIS PRE-EMINENCE IN CREATION.
        A. He created all we see and cannot see.
                1. Think of this earth.
                        a. Think of the Universe.
        B. Created for Him.
                1. "The heavens declare the glory of God."
                2. "Earth showeth forth His handiwork."
                3. "That we might be to the praise of the glory of His grace."
        C. Is kept in control by Him.
                1. Job sweet influence of pliedes.
                2. Guide Arcturus.
                3. "By Him all things 'consist.'"
                        a. Held together.

II. HIS PRE-EMINENCE IN GOVERNMENT.
        A. "The Head of the body, the church.
                1. "King of Kings"  "Lord of Lords."

III. HIS DESIRED PRE-EMINENCE IN OUR LIVES.