It captures my heart to realize that the apostle Paul and the fisherman John were the only two New Testament men who took short-term trips to heaven. Both of them were entrusted with helping us understand something profoundly important: Jesus is God.
In Colossians 1:15, Paul draws back the curtain on this truth, revealing that Jesus is the visible representation of the unseen God. The One who has always existed—even before what we might call “Genesis chapter zero”—is also the preeminent figure in the story of creation itself.
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” (Colossians 1:15)
The term “firstborn” here doesn’t mean that Jesus is a created being. Instead, it signifies His supremacy, authority, and rank over all creation. In the biblical context, “firstborn” often refers to status rather than sequence, emphasizing Jesus’ unique role as Creator and rightful heir of all things.
Both John and Paul had God-given glimpses of heaven and saw Jesus for who He truly is. Hmm, now that gives me something to think about.
Jesus, The Image of the Invisible God
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/ February 3, 2025