Christology of Paul

Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians

Ephesians

• Christ is exalted above all things -- Ephesians 1:20-22

• Christ is the creator -- Ephesians 2:10• Christ is peace -- Ephesians 2:15• Christ is a preacher -- Ephesians 2:17• Christ is the chief cornerstone -

Ephesians 2:20

Ephesians

• Jesus Christ is lord -- Ephesians 3:11• Christ dwells in believer’s hearts --

Ephesians 3:17• Christ’s love surpasses knowledge --

Ephesians 3:18-19• Christ is the giver of gifts -- Ephesians

4:11

Ephesians

• Christ is the measure of maturity -- Ephesians 4:13

• Christ is the head of the church -- Ephesians 4:15

• Christ is the husband to the church -- Ephesians 5:25-33

Philippians

• Christ is the standard -- Philippians 1:6, 10, 2:16

• Christ is waiting for us on the other side -- Philippians 1:21

• Christ is humble -- Philippians 2:5• Christ is God -- Philippians 2:6• Christ was obedient -- Philippians 2:8• Christ is exalted above all things --

Philippians 2:10-11

Philippians

• Christ is more valuable than all that we have -- Philippians 3:7-9

• Christ is the savior -- Philippians 3:20• Christ is our peace -- Philippians 4:7

Colossians

• Christ is the Son of God -- Colossians 1:15• Christ is over all creation -- Colossians 1:16-

17• Christ is the head of the church -- Colossians

1:18• Christ is God -- Colossians 1:19; 2:9• Christ is our peace -- Colossians 1:20, 3:15

Colossians

• Christ is our Hope for Glory -- Colossians 1:27

• Christ is our standard -- Colossians 1:28

• Christ is the Mystery of God -- Colossians 2:2; 4:2

• Christ is our Life -- Colossians 3:4