leihaynes Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Q1. (Colossians 1:15a, 19) The great understanding of Judaism was that God is spirit, not physical. That he is invisible. Any idol that tries to depict him is blasphemous. So what is the significance of the statement that Jesus is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saja3 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 The statement that Jesus is “the image of the invisible God” depicts that Jesus is God in the flesh (“And the Word was made flesh”) The image accurately represents God inasmuch, He said, “I am very pleased”. Yes, Jesus is God in the flesh, “we beheld His glory as the only begotten Son of the Father”! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaiden Rochelle Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Q1. (Colossians 1:15a, 19) The great understanding of Judaism was that God is spirit, not physical. That he is invisible. Any idol that tries to depict him is blasphemous. So what is the significance of the statement that Jesus is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 The significance of the statement that Jesus is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janelle Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the bible tells me so, a no brainer if your faith and belief is in the Word of God. John 14v 8-9 says it all for me. Jesus was-is- God in the flesh, he could be touched, and he experienced real physical pain when he was being beated and crucified. I think God deliberately made sure there was no actual physical description of Jesus, therefore mankind could not erect a resemblence- although many do, we always want a tangible example, a bit like the people ot the new testemant times- always wanting a sign. If you have faith, you just beleive- we all believe in an invisible God- but He is everywhere all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janspiljard Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 a. The significance of this statement can hardly be overestimated or even put in words. To put it simple: "Jesus is the invisible God made visible to us". The Life Application Study Bible says it as follows: ...He not only reflects God, but he reveals God to us (Joh 1:18; Joh 14:9); as supreme over all creation, he has all the priority and authority. He came from heaven, not from the dust of the earth (1Co 15:47), and he is Lord of all (Rom 9:5; Rom 10:11-13; Rev 1:5; Rev 17:14). He is completely holy (Heb 7:26-28; 1Pe 1:19; 1Pe 2:22; 1Jn 3:5), and he has authority to judge the world (Rom 2:16; 2Co 5:10; 2Ti 4:1). b. Here is Colossians 1:19 from the Amplified Bible. I like the way the AMP states it very much: For it has pleased [the Father] that all the divine fullness (the sum total of the divine perfection, powers, and attributes) should dwell in Him permanently. So, no hologram, no meager manifestation of God. Everything God is and has, Jesus is and has. Jesus is God very real! God having come in the flesh. I think it is John who says in his letters that if we do not believe that God has come in the flesh in Jesus, we are not Christians. Strong words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALT39 Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Q1. (Colossians 1:15a, 19) The great understanding of Judaism was that God is spirit, not physical. That he is invisible. Any idol that tries to depict him is blasphemous. So what is the significance of the statement that Jesus is "the image of the invisible God"? According to verse 19, to what degree does this image accurately represent God? Is Jesus actually God in the flesh, or only a manifestation of God, a kind of holograph? Colossians 1:15a, 19 - 15aHe is the image of the invisible God; 19For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him The great understanding of Judaism was that God is spirit, not physical. That he is invisible. Any idol that tries to depict him is blasphemous. So what is the significance of the statement that Jesus is "the image of the invisible God"? Jesus was God's Son on earth and for the Jews, this could not be, because God is only a spirit to them. The Jews around Christ had to really believe that He was God's Son because they would have been shunned by their family and friends. According to verse 19, to what degree does this image accurately represent God? Perfectly, because it is written: FOR GOD WAS PLEASED Is Jesus actually God in the flesh, or only a manifestation of God, a kind of holograph? Jesus WAS NOT a manifestation of God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Definitely not a holograph! I believe that Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God. He is both all devine and all human. He is God in human form so that he can know first hand and experience the same difficulties that we do, and help us to overcome them. When He says, "I and the Father are One". - I believe Him. Love Greta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Q1. (Colossians 1:15a, 19) The great understanding of Judaism was that God is spirit, not physical. That he is invisible. Any idol that tries to depict him is blasphemous. So what is the significance of the statement that Jesus is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studybug52 Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Q1. (Colossians 1:15a, 19) The great understanding of Judaism was that God is spirit, not physical. That he is invisible. Any idol that tries to depict him is blasphemous. So what is the significance of the statement that Jesus is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelOnLine Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Q1. (Colossians 1:15a, 19) The great understanding of Judaism was that God is spirit, not physical. That he is invisible. Any idol that tries to depict him is blasphemous. So what is the significance of the statement that Jesus is "the image of the invisible God"? God is invisible, so He sent Jesus to earth so we would have something visible to make God real to us. According to verse 19, to what degree does this image accurately represent God? Everything that God is, is in Jesus. Is Jesus actually God in the flesh, or only a manifestation of God, a kind of holograph? Jesus was, and is, and always will be God the Father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spring Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 (Colossians 1:15-19) The great understanding of Judaism was that God is spirit, not physical. That he is invisible. Any idol that tries to depict him is blasphemous. So what is the significance of the statement that Jesus is the image of the invisible God? If you see Christ, you see God also. Both are the same. Christ has the same power and authority over the earth as God. According to verse 19, to what degree does this image accurately represent God? God was pleased with Christ in that they both had the identical attributes of wielding power and exerting power over the earth in a just manner. Is Jesus actually God in the flesh, or only a manifestation of God, a kind of holograph? Jesus is fully man and fully divine. The only man who could accomplish living on earth without any flaws would have to be both God and man. Jesus had to live a life without sin in order to redeem us from the curse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryD Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 The significance of the statement that Jesus is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioned Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Q1. (Colossians 1:15a, 19) The great understanding of Judaism was that God is spirit, not physical. That he is invisible. Any idol that tries to depict him is blasphemous. So what is the significance of the statement that Jesus is “the image of the invisible God”? The significance of the statement is its truth, that the invisible God allowed himself to be seen in Jesus of Nazareth. According to verse 19, to what degree does this image accurately represent God? To the degree that it pleased God to have all his fullness dwell in Christ. Is Jesus actually God in the flesh, or only a manifestation of God, a kind of holograph? (A holograph might be like Princess Leia in Star Wars sending a message through R2-D2: “Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope....") While on earth, Jesus was actually God in the flesh and He answered this question when he answered Philip's question: "Philip said, ‘Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.' Jesus answered: ‘Don't you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.'" (John 14:8-9) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramon Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 Q1. (Colossians 1:15a, 19) The great understanding of Judaism was that God is spirit, not physical. That he is invisible. Any idol that tries to depict him is blasphemous. So what is the significance of the statement that Jesus is "the image of the invisible God"? According to verse 19, to what degree does this image accurately represent God? Is Jesus actually God in the flesh, or only a manifestation of God, a kind of holograph?* Answer:The significance is that God finally reveals himself,in the form of Jesus..Jesus is 100% man and 100% God,to fulfill the word spoken by the prophets.And that God manifest itself in Jesus both in flesh(and the word become flesh-John 1:14),and in Spirit form(John 4:24-..God is a Spirit..) Answer:According to verse 19-God manifest or dwells in Jesus in all its fullness 100%( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy U Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Q1. (Colossians 1:15a, 19) The great understanding of Judaism was that God is spirit, not physical. That he is invisible. Any idol that tries to depict him is blasphemous. So what is the significance of the statement that Jesus is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy U Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 According to verse 19, to what degree does this image accurately represent God? Is Jesus actually God in the flesh, or only a manifestation of God, a kind of holograph? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poetmom Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 As sensory beings, it is only natural that we want to see the invisible God. Without the concrete form of God, people felt they couldn't handle it, couldn't muster up the faith, and turned to created objects they could see and touch. (2010: see sex, food, junk we buy). This idolatry was, of course, sin, but God in his graciousness provided another way to see and understand him-Christ. God always provides ways to help us in our weakness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORWARD FELEX Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Q1. (Colossians 1:15a, 19) The great understanding of Judaism was that God is spirit, not physical. That he is invisible. Any idol that tries to depict him is blasphemous. So what is the significance of the statement that Jesus is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highohfaith Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Q1. (Colossians 1:15a, 19) The great understanding of Judaism was that God is spirit, not physical. That he is invisible. Any idol that tries to depict him is blasphemous. So what is the significance of the statement that Jesus is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wifee Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 2a)Paul is acknowledging Jewish belief in one God who is spirit, invisible, but Paul expands this further to say Christians believe in Christ Jesus, who paid the price for our sins ,resurrected now seated with our Father in heaven & at work in us through his Spirit.The triune God B)In Jesus we see the fullness of God, his love & compassion in restoring us to himself through Jesus blood. C)Jesus is both man in flesh knowing human sadness, pain & joy and fully God. He is master &creator of all beings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacquie7 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 The significance of the statement Jesus is “the image of the invisible God” is Jesus is the nature and fullness of the unseen God Himself who manifested in the flesh. Jesus is God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonY Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Q1. (Colossians 1:15a, 19) The great understanding of Judaism was that God is spirit, not physical. That he is invisible. Any idol that tries to depict him is blasphemous. So what is the significance of the statement that Jesus is the image of the invisible God? According to verse 19, to what degree does this image accurately represent God? Is Jesus actually God in the flesh, or only a manifestation of God, a kind of holograph? The significance of the The statement 'Jesus is the invisible God' implies, tells us that For Paul and his theology Jesus is in fact God.This is what the hymn that we are reading is all about. To be the image of the living God- John 1 ' says The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us'. Ralph writes 'The amazing truth of Christianity is that the invisible God has allowed himself to be seen in Jesus of Nazareth.' This is the plan of God, salvation for mankind to be accomplished by the creator of the universe in the human form of Jesus the Messiah- It is to good to be true-it takes ones breath away and we are filled with the breath of the Holy Spirit and will be until the parousia. Jesus is the fullness of God and, the amazing and unbelievable thing is' and you have been given fullness (plēroō) in Christ. (Verse 19) Wow!!!!!!!! We, simple, dirty, in many senses evil humans are the fullness in Christ as we are sanctified by the third person of the Trinity the Holy Spirit. YES, these verses tell us 'Jesus actually God in the flesh'. To believe otherwise is to be a Gnostic- a heretic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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