Paul’s focus moves from the whole world to the church. If the whole world holds together in Christ, then it is logical that the church finds its power in Christ. He is the head of the church. Paul ties in Jesus’ resurrection (firstborn from the dead) as further proof of Christ’s power. Paul goes on to state that in everything Jesus should have preeminence. He is eternal God, creator God, and sustainer God. He is the head of the church. He is the one who has saved us and the pathfinder who has blazed a way for us in His resurrection from the dead. Now that you have Jesus, do not turn back to the Old Testament shadows and ceremonies. When you have the spiritual reality of Jesus Christ given to you in the Gospel, do not settle for an outward religion of physical beauty of sights, sounds, and smells.
