Colossians 1:18

And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
American Standard Version

Treated in 5 passages across the library.

  1. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Colossians 1:18

    …ss. Every believer is called to participate in the Body. Scriptures to revisit Acts 2:42; Colossians 1:18; 1 Corinthians 1:12-13; 1 Peter 2:5, 9; Ephesians 4:12; 1 Corinthians 10:17. Reflection 1…

  2. The Master’s Indwelling · Andrew Murray

    Christ Our Life cites Colossians 1:18

    …ss. But the second time, He was born from the grave; He is the "firstborn from the dead." Colossians 1:18. Because He gave up the life that He had by His first birth, God gave him the life of the…

  3. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    The Young Preacher and the Little Flock cites Colossians 1:18

    …words to the Colossians became fundamental: Christ “is the head of the body, the church” (Colossians 1:18, ASV). If Christ is Head, then every question of church order must finally be asked in Hi…

  4. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    The Church and the Body of Christ cites Colossians 1:18

    … the whole. Christ the Head Colossians says Christ “is the head of the body, the church” (Colossians 1:18, ASV). Nee took headship practically. The church must receive direction from Christ rathe…

  5. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    Appendix a: Twenty-Five Core Teachings of Watchman Nee cites Colossians 1:18

    …h vision ultimately rests on Christ's headship. “He is the head of the body, the church” (Colossians 1:18, ASV). Human leaders possess derivative responsibility, never absolute ownership. Elders …

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