The outline focuses on exalting Christ through praise by highlighting His preeminence, the redemption He accomplished, and our response to His work in praise and worship.
The Preeminence of Christ [Colossians 1:15-17]
- His Divine Nature
- His Role in Creation
- His Sovereign Authority
The Redemption through Christ [Colossians 1:18-20]
- His Headship over the Church
- His Sacrificial Death
- His Reconciliation of All Things
The Call to Respond in Praise [Colossians 1:21-23]
- Our Former State of Alienation
- Our Present Reconciliation
- Our Future Hope in Christ