The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast Is Jesus REALLY God? The 3 Chapters That Settle It
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Mar 18, 2026 A close look at three opening chapters in the New Testament that present Jesus as creator, sustainer, and visible image of God. The conversation treats John 1, Colossians 1, and Hebrews 1 like investigative evidence. Listeners hear explanations of phrases like "firstborn of all creation" and "exact imprint" and why early Christians worshiped Jesus as divine.
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Grandfather's Daily Bible Notes For Grandchildren
- Wallace describes his project of writing an annotated Bible for each grandchild with three verses daily, aiming for an heirloom commentary by age 13.
- He uses NLT journaling Bibles with wide margins and personal notes to pass down as legacy.
Three Authors Place Jesus In Creator Category
- John, Paul, and Hebrews independently place Jesus on the creator side of the creator/created divide, arguing he pre-existed and was involved in creation.
- Wallace highlights John 1 and Colossians 1 language: “the Word was God” and “by him all things were created,” forcing Jesus into the creator category.
Colossians Hymn Shows Early Worship Of Jesus
- Colossians 1:15–20 reads like an early Christian hymn declaring Jesus the visible image of the invisible God and preeminent over creation and redemption.
- Wallace notes scholars treat vv.15–20 as worship language proving early Christians offered divine worship to Jesus, not a mere exalted human.
