March 31st, 2026
by Ryan McAllister
by Ryan McAllister
Colossians 1:15-20
15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.”
In 2025, Alex Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history; a record many thought would never be broken. As players continue to chase Wayne Gretzky’s records, one thing has remained clear: even if one mark falls, his greatness remains untouched. His total points still stand in a category of their own, far beyond reach. His dominance was so complete, so overwhelming, that even the best goal scorer to ever play the game still stands far behind him.
This is what we mean when we talk about greatness. Supremacy. The “greatest of all time.”
Yet…there is still comparison. There are still categories. Still records that can be chased. Still debates that can rage in your nearest comment section.
Scripture gives us a category beyond debate: preeminence.
To be preeminent is not merely to be first, but to be above all: to stand unrivaled, unmatched, and without equal.
Christ is the image of the invisible God. The God who cannot be seen has made Himself known in Jesus. To see Christ is to truly see God.
Christ is supreme over creation. When Paul calls Him the “firstborn of all creation,” he is not saying Christ was created, but that He holds authority over all things. Everything, visible and invisible, was created through Him and for Him.
Christ is the sustainer of all things. “In Him all things hold together.” The world does not run on its own. Every breath, every moment, every detail of existence continues because Christ upholds it.
Christ is the head of the Church. He does not merely guide it: He rules it. He defines trour doctrine, establishes our order, and commands our obedience. The Church belongs to Him.
Christ is the firstborn from the dead. His resurrection, which we will be directly celebrating this weekend, was a total victory over sin & death. By His death, our death has been conquered and new life in Him has begun.
Christ is fully God. “In Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell.” Nothing is lacking. Nothing is diminished. Jesus Christ is God in full.
And Christ is the Redeemer. The One who created all things is the same One who reconciles sinners to Himself, “making peace by the blood of His cross.” He holds all things together, and yet allowed Himself to be broken so that we could be made whole.
This is why Paul says:
“That in everything He might be preeminent.”
Not in some things. Not in religious things. In everything.
If Christ is preeminent, then He is not merely important; He is everything. He is not one priority among many; He is the standard by which all priorities are measured. He is not simply part of your life; He is the Lord of it.
With Easter only a few days away, it is good to ask, “Are you living as though He is preeminent?” Let us declare, along with the saints and angels: Christ is Preeminent!
15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.”
In 2025, Alex Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history; a record many thought would never be broken. As players continue to chase Wayne Gretzky’s records, one thing has remained clear: even if one mark falls, his greatness remains untouched. His total points still stand in a category of their own, far beyond reach. His dominance was so complete, so overwhelming, that even the best goal scorer to ever play the game still stands far behind him.
This is what we mean when we talk about greatness. Supremacy. The “greatest of all time.”
Yet…there is still comparison. There are still categories. Still records that can be chased. Still debates that can rage in your nearest comment section.
Scripture gives us a category beyond debate: preeminence.
To be preeminent is not merely to be first, but to be above all: to stand unrivaled, unmatched, and without equal.
Christ is the image of the invisible God. The God who cannot be seen has made Himself known in Jesus. To see Christ is to truly see God.
Christ is supreme over creation. When Paul calls Him the “firstborn of all creation,” he is not saying Christ was created, but that He holds authority over all things. Everything, visible and invisible, was created through Him and for Him.
Christ is the sustainer of all things. “In Him all things hold together.” The world does not run on its own. Every breath, every moment, every detail of existence continues because Christ upholds it.
Christ is the head of the Church. He does not merely guide it: He rules it. He defines trour doctrine, establishes our order, and commands our obedience. The Church belongs to Him.
Christ is the firstborn from the dead. His resurrection, which we will be directly celebrating this weekend, was a total victory over sin & death. By His death, our death has been conquered and new life in Him has begun.
Christ is fully God. “In Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell.” Nothing is lacking. Nothing is diminished. Jesus Christ is God in full.
And Christ is the Redeemer. The One who created all things is the same One who reconciles sinners to Himself, “making peace by the blood of His cross.” He holds all things together, and yet allowed Himself to be broken so that we could be made whole.
This is why Paul says:
“That in everything He might be preeminent.”
Not in some things. Not in religious things. In everything.
If Christ is preeminent, then He is not merely important; He is everything. He is not one priority among many; He is the standard by which all priorities are measured. He is not simply part of your life; He is the Lord of it.
With Easter only a few days away, it is good to ask, “Are you living as though He is preeminent?” Let us declare, along with the saints and angels: Christ is Preeminent!
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