The Preeminence of Christ

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. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. Colossians 1:15-20


Observations About Jesus From Above Text:

1) He is the image of God. (Hebrews 1:3, 2 Cor 4:4)
2) He is the firstborn of all creation. This refers to position not actual birth or creation (as Jesus was not created). He holds the position of firstborn over all things.
3) He is the creator of all things on earth or in heaven. (John 1:3, Hebrews 1:2)
4) He is eternal. (John 1:1-2, John 8:58)
5) He is the glue that holds all things together. He maintains and sustains the universe. He is the creator of the laws of nature. (Hebrews 1:3)
6) He is the head of the believing church and the first to rise in the body.
7) He is filled with the fullness of God. (Col 2:9, John 1:1, Rom 9:5, Jeremiah 23:5-6)
8) He is the reconciler of all creation to himself. (Rom 5:10-11, 2 Cor 5:18-19)

Summary:
Jesus is the image of God, God, creator, eternal, sustainer, reconciler and the head of the church.