Book 12 of 27 in the New Testament — Supremacy of Christ.
Colossians confronts a church being drawn toward a mix of philosophy, mysticism, and religious ritual that diminished Christ's sufficiency, responding with an exalted description of Jesus as supreme over all creation and every spiritual power. Paul argues that believers are already complete in Christ and need no additional rules or hidden knowledge to be fully accepted by God. The letter's practical section applies this truth to household relationships and daily conduct. Its high view of Christ's supremacy closely parallels themes in Ephesians, written around the same time.
“Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:”King James Version
Christ is described as the image of the invisible God, firstborn over creation.
“And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.”King James Version
In Christ all things hold together.
“For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.”King James Version
The fullness of deity dwells in Christ in bodily form.
“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”King James Version
Believers are told to set their minds on things above.
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”King James Version
Whatever believers do, they're told to work at it as for the Lord.