Outline: The claims of Jesus' preeminence (v 15) 1. Jesus is the image of the invisible God 2. Jesus is the firstborn over all creation What makes Jesus preeminent over creation? - Jesus is the Creator of all creation (v 16) - Jesus is the Sustainer of all creation (v 17b) - Jesus is the Purpose of all creation (v 16c) Resources: o Barnes, Albert Albert Barnes Notes. www.sacred-texts.com o Chandler, Matt The Image of What is Invisible. www.thevillagechurch.net o English Standard Version Study Bible. Crossway Pub. o Moo, D.J. The Letter to the Colossians & to Philemon. Eerdmans Pub. o Duncan, Ligon The Incomparable Christ PT IV. www.fpcjackson.org o Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible. Zondervan Pub.