The Nazareth to Nicaea vodcast discusses the historical Jesus, the Christ of Faith, and everything in between. We look at the many texts and traditions, the stories and artifacts, the heroes and heretics of the christological controversies. We cover the debates, the doubts, and the dissenters about all things related to Jesus and the early church.
In this episode, Dr. Mike Bird examines the main christological features of Colossians 1:15-20.
In particular: Jesus as the image of the invisible God (4:52) Jesus as the firstborn of all creation (6:40) Jesus as agent and goal of creation (9:45) Jesus as head of the church (11:45) Jesus as the first principle and firstborn from the dead (12:38) Jesus as pre-eminence and fullness of deity (14:45) Jesus as reconciler of all things (18:45)
Further Reading:
Bird, Michael F. Colossians and Philemon. NCCS; Eugene, OR; Cascade, 2009.
Dunne, John Anthony. "The Regal Status of Christ in the Colossian 'Christ-Hymn': A Re-Evaluation of the Influence of Wisdom Traditions," Trinity Journal 32.1 (2011): 3-18.
Jipp, Joshua W. Christ the King: Paul’s Royal Ideology. (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2015), Chap 3.
Otherwise, keep up with me on:
Twitter: @mbird12
Blog: michaelfbird.substack.com
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