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Picture this. You are standing at the back of a room or a hall, listening intently to your pastor at the front of the room. A chair squeaks or someone sneezes and you don't quite catch what he said.   A verse is up on the screen, but you didn't quite catch the Pastor's meaning.   Let's say the verse is Colossians 1:15 from the CSB. It reads:   The Centrality of Christ 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Who was this about? Was it Jesus? How would he be the firstborn?   When you have a moment, you look up the verse. With Bible Gateway Plus, you can get answers quickly from trusted resources. Insight Insight In this case, we'll turn to the CSB Tony Evan's Study Bible, and read the following clarifying note: The word image means perfect replica. That Christ is the firstborn over all creation has nothing to do with time but with rank. It's like the term first lady. The president's wife is not the first woman ever to live in the White House. She holds the rank of first lady because of her connection to the one in charge. By his divine connection to God the Father, Christ inherits creation and the right to rule: "God has appointed him heir of all things" (Heb 1:2). He is the rightful King of creation. Wherever you are, use Bible Gateway Plus to find answers to your questions. Upgrade today and save 20% for life! For as low as $3.33/month on annual plans, you'll gain access to over $2,600 worth of resources, including:   ✓ 30 Study Bibles (valued at $600) ✓ 10+ Commentaries (valued at $1,600) ✓ 6 Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Bible Studies (over $300 in value!) ✓ Maps, Devotionals, and more (another $100 in value!)   Most importantly, you'll get answers to all of your Bible questions. Take advantage of this sale and become a member today! Start Your 14-Day Free Trial Thank you for being a valued member of the Bible Gateway community! Have any questions? Please write to us at support@biblegateway.com. This email was sent to alitealbum.biblegateway@blogger.com by Bible Gateway, 501 Nelson Place, Nashville, TN 37214, USA. You received this email because you're a member of the Bible Gateway Plus service. If you have questions or comments about this email, please contact us.   The Bible Gateway Annual Plan Sale is valid through May 29, 2024 when an annual plan is selected. All prices are USD. Additional sales tax may apply. The 14-day free trial is available to new subscribers only.    Manage all Bible Gateway communication | Opt Out of all Bible Gateway communication   VIEW THIS EMAIL IN YOUR BROWSER  ►