Who is Jesus Christ? Colossians 1:15-20 tells us ten things we need to know about the supremacy of Christ and the preeminence of Christ.

What is the significance of man being created in the image of God? This article outlines the current state of exegesis on this doctrine and the problems connected with the traditional theological interpretation of Genesis 1:26. Next, he considers the newly recognized importance of intertestamental Judaism for a Christian doctrine of the image of God.

This article is an exegetical study of Colossians 1:15-20. The thesis is that Paul makes use of an early Christian hymn in this passage.

How should these words of Paul in Colossians 1:24 be interpreted: "filling up what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ"? This article offers some exegetical comments.

This article treats the significance of the words "filling up what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ" in Colossians 1:24.

This article includes exegetical remarks about Colossians 1:24 and the role of suffering.

This article considers Colossians 1:22 in context, and provides a key truth that aids us in overcoming grumbling or worrying.

How should Walter Wink's interpretation of Paul’s language of the "powers" be evaluated? This article argues that Wink's interpretation is deeply flawed. Lynch first offers a synopsis of other approaches to put Wink’s approach in context, and then gives a summary of Wink's position.

Is it fair to say that environmental degradation is the product of Christianity,? What are the ideological roots of the environmental crisis? Moo suggests that the attitude of an “either/or” when it comes to evangelism and environmental concern is a false dilemma.

This article considers how we may pray for each other, through a study of the prayer of Colossians 1:9-12.

In this article, the author examines the possibility of wisdom as a backdrop for the form and content of the apostle Paul's thought in Colossians 1:15-20.

What is the relationship between Christ and the cosmos? This essay considers the apostle Paul's intention when he relates Christ to the cosmos. Can we speak of the presence of a cosmic Christology? It begins with a reading of Colossians 1:15-20. Jesus Christ, through whom the whole universe was created, is the ruler and reconciler of creation. Creation in this instance refers to the whole universe, including spiritual beings and powers.

What is the linguistic and conceptual background of Colossians 1:12-14? The purpose of this text is examined in this article.

What is the significance of Paul's reference to Jesus Christ in Colossians 1:15-20 as firstborn over all creation? The interpretation of this text played a major role in the Arian controversy in the fourth century AD.

How did the apostle Paul view the scope of his ministry and mission? Bowers reviews the data available on what Paul considered within the range of his missionary calling.

This article critically evaluates the theory that Colossians 1:15-20 is the apostle Paul's reworking of a pre-Pauline hymn.

What is the relationship between theological expression and the creedal character of the gospel? In what sense is the gospel a creed? This essay defends the thesis that the theology of Paul is given a structure as a creed. This creed remained constant and unchanging. The author illustrates it from the way Paul defends the gospel in Colossians, in particular Colossians 1 and Colossians 2.

Looking at Colossians 1:18, this article shows that Jesus Christ must remain central and supreme in all things. This begins with Christ reigning in your life.

This is a meditation on Colossians 1:21–22. By nature we are hostile to God. Therefore, there is no better news in all the world than that our alienation from God is ended, and that we have reconciliation with God.