#17 Jesus is the Firstborn (prototokos) Colossians 1:15; Intro to Revelation

Colossians 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. The Greek word translated “firstborn" is prototokos.  How should Christians understand the use of this term in this context, and how might Christians in turn respond to the interpretations of Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons regarding the nature of Christ as the "firstborn"? We begin our journey into Revelation. Grab your Bible, pen, and paper.