The Reason for the Season (Colossians 1:18-20)

Most scholars feel that the magnificent description of Christ found in verses 15-20 of Colossians 1 represents an early Christian hymn which Paul is quoting. These verses may represent the very first of all Christmas carols. If so; it is a hymn of two stanzas. The first concerns Jesus as Lord of creation, i.e. the material universe, and all forces at work within it. The second stanza speaks of Jesus as Lord of the new creation, the new humanity. We have lost the tune for this hymn, but we still have these words which focus upon our Lord's overall supremacy.

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The Reason for the Season (Colossians 1:18-20) is an episode from Colossians: Power to Endure with Joy by Ray Stedman Ministries.

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This episode was published on Sep 27, 2018.

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