In this episode of Footnotes, Greg unpacks two sermons—“He Has the Whole World in His Hands” and “He Is the Head of the Church”
Colossians 1:15-20 form what’s known as the Christological hymn, a rich theological declaration of Christ’s supremacy over all creation and the church. Greg explores how Paul uses the concept of the “firstborn” to link Jesus’ role as both Creator and Redeemer, the one who holds all things together and leads the redeemed family of God. Drawing from Jewish cultural context and Old Testament prophecy, especially Psalm 89, Greg shows how Jesus fulfills the long-anticipated role of the exalted Son, securing our adoption and salvation. In all things—creation, resurrection, and the church—Christ is preeminent.