QT 12/09/2025 Fri. Colossians 1:13–17 The Supremacy of Christ 基督的至高权柄

QT 12/09/2025 Fri. Colossians 1:13–17 The Supremacy of Christ
READ http://www.esv.org/col1:13-17

Scripture: Colossians 1:13–17

[13] He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, [14] in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

[15] He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. [16] 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. [17] And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. (ESV)

Reflection:

In these verses, Paul lifts our eyes to Jesus Christ, the unrivaled and supreme King. He doesn’t begin by talking about what we must do—but about what God has already done through His Son.

“He has delivered us from the domain of darkness…”
We were once enslaved to sin, stuck in spiritual darkness with no hope of escape. But God rescued us. Not because we deserved it, but because Jesus stepped in.

“…and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son…”
The gospel isn’t just forgiveness—it's a new citizenship. You now belong to a new kingdom. New identity. New King. New destiny.

Exalting Christ:

Then Paul describes who this Son really is:

He is the image of the invisible God — the perfect revelation of the Father.

He is the firstborn over all creation — not created, but preeminent.

By Him, all things were created — galaxies, angels, atoms, and you.

He is before all things — eternally existent, never beginning, never ending.

In Him, all things hold together — your life, your breath, your world.

This is not a small Jesus. This is the Christ who reigns over all. And He’s not distant—He’s the one who died for you and now lives in you.

Gospel Truth:

Don’t miss the flow:

Rescue from darkness (v.13)

Redemption and forgiveness (v.14)

Reign over creation (vv.15–17)

This Christ isn’t just your Savior—He’s your Creator and Sustainer. That means your salvation is secure. Your purpose is eternal. Your hope is anchored in Him.

Application:

(1) Worship Jesus daily. He is worthy of your praise—not just for what He’s done, but for who He is.

(2) Walk in confidence. The One who holds the universe holds your life. You're not adrift.

(3) Live under His Lordship. He’s not just a helper—He’s King. Submit every area of your life to His rule.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for rescuing me from darkness and bringing me into Your kingdom. You are the image of the invisible God, the Creator and Sustainer of all. Teach me to live in awe of You, to trust You fully, and to worship You daily. You are supreme—over all things, and over my life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

QT 12/09/2025 星期五. 歌罗西书 1:13–17 基督的至高权柄
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/col/1/

经文：歌罗西书 1:13–17
13 他救我们脱离了黑暗的权势，把我们迁入他爱子的国里。14 我们在爱子里蒙了救赎，罪得赦免。15 
这爱子是那看不见的　神的形象，是首先的，在一切被造的之上。16 因为天上地上的万有：看得见的和看不见的，无论是坐王位的，或是作主的，或是执政的，或是掌权的，都是本着他造的；万有都是借着他，又是为着他而造的。17 他在万有之先；万有也一同靠着他而存在。

默想：
在这几节经文中，保罗将我们的目光引向耶稣基督——那位无与伦比、至高无上的君王。他并非从我们该做什么开始，而是从神借着祂的儿子已经成就的事起笔。

“他救我们脱离了黑暗的权势 ...”
我们曾是罪的奴隶，困在属灵的黑暗中，毫无逃脱的希望。但神拯救了我们。并非因我们配得，而是因耶稣介入。

“...把我们迁入他爱子的国里 ...”
福音不仅是赦免——更是新的公民身份。你如今属于新国度。新身份。新君王。新命运。

高举基督：
保罗继而阐明这位圣子的真貌：

• 祂是无形之神的形像——父神的完美彰显
• 祂是受造之物中的长子——非被造者，乃居首位者
• 万物皆由祂创造——星系、天使、原子，还有你。
• 他在万有之先——永恒存在，无始无终。
• 万有靠他而立——你的生命、你的气息、你的世界。

这绝非微不足道的耶稣，乃是掌管万有的基督。他并非遥不可及——正是为你舍命、如今活在你里面的那位。

福音真理：

切莫错过经文脉络：

• 拯救你脱离黑暗（第13节）
• 救赎你并赦免你（第14节）
• 掌权统治万有（第15-17节）

这位基督不仅是你的救主——更是你的创造者与维系者。这意味着你的救恩稳固不移，你的使命永恒不变，你的盼望在他里面扎根。

应用：

(1) 每日敬拜耶稣。祂配得你的赞美——不仅因祂所行之事，更因祂的本相。

(2) 满怀信心地前行。掌管宇宙者正托住你的生命。你并非漂泊无依。

(3) 活在祂的主权之下。祂不仅是帮助者——更是君王。将生命各领域都交托于祂的统治。

祷告：

主耶稣，感谢祢将我从黑暗中拯救，带入祢的国度。祢是那不能看见之神的形像，是万物的创造者与维系者。求祢教导我存敬畏之心而活，全然信靠祢，日日敬拜祢。祢是至高者——超越万物，也超越我的生命。奉耶稣的名求。阿们。