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Larry R. Helyer

Cosmic Christology and Colossians 1:15-20

  • Semi-Technical
  • Larry R. Helyer

What is the relationship between Christ and the cosmos? This essay considers the apostle Paul's intention when he relates Christ to the cosmos. Can we speak of the presence of a cosmic Christology? It begins with a reading of Colossians 1:15-20. Jesus Christ, through whom the whole universe was created, is the ruler and reconciler of creation. Creation in this instance refers to the whole universe, including spiritual beings and powers.

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Luke and the Restoration of Israel

  • Semi-Technical
  • Larry R. Helyer

The author of this paper inquires whether the author of Luke-Acts expected a future national restoration of Israel. He concludes that Luke does lead his readers to expect such a restoration.

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Arius Revisited: The Firstborn over All Creation

  • Semi-Technical
  • Larry R. Helyer

What is the significance of Paul's reference to Jesus Christ in Colossians 1:15-20 as firstborn over all creation? The interpretation of this text played a major role in the Arian controversy in the fourth century AD.

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Colossians 1:15-20: Pre-Pauline or Pauline

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  • Larry R. Helyer

This article critically evaluates the theory that Colossians 1:15-20 is the apostle Paul's reworking of a pre-Pauline hymn.

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