There is no way I can come to the conclusion that the image of the invisible God implies Jesus is not God. There is just too much evidence to the contrary. Not only that but in logic you are "making an argument from silence.

That is, no one can prove a negative. You would have to present proof that the Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is not God. Only positive assertions can even possibly be proven and as such only positive assertions bear any burden of proof.

The Apostle Paul first described Christ as "th3e image of the invisible God." the Bible states om several locations that the essence or substance of God is invisible to human beings. (Romans 1:20; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 11:27).

It also states that no man can ever see God, an obvious reference to the Father, but Christ has made the Father known (John 1:18; 14;9). Plus the fact that Jesus Himself stated at John 5:37, John 6:46 that the Father cannot be seen.

The word, "Image" expresses two crucial points. First it suggest "representation, likeness." Hebrews 1:3, "And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high."

Paul also described Christ (Colossians 1:15), as "the firstborn of every creature." "Firstborn" (prototokos) does not imply that Jesus is part of creation, but rather indicates His priority and sovereignty over all creation.

Colossians 1:16 reinforces this interpretation by emphasizing that Christ's relationship to creation is not that of being part of it but that of bringing all things into existence. Let me close with the following statement. There are many other proofs in the Bible identifying Jesus Christ as God and by believing them you may have eternal life in His name.

There is no way I can come to the conclusion that the image of the invisible God implies Jesus is not God. There is just too much evidence to the contrary. Not only that but in logic you are "making an argument from silence.

That is, no one can prove a negative. You would have to present proof that the Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is not God. Only positive assertions can even possibly be proven and as such only positive assertions bear any burden of proof.

The Apostle Paul first described Christ as "the image of the invisible God." The Bible states on several locations that the essence or substance of God is invisible to human beings. (Romans 1:20; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 11:27).

It also states that no man can ever see God, an obvious reference to the Father, but Christ has made the Father known (John 1:18; 14;9). Plus, the fact that Jesus Himself stated at John 5:37, John 6:46 that the Father cannot be seen.

The word, "Image" expresses two crucial points. First, it suggest "representation, likeness." Hebrews 1:3, "And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high."

Paul also described Christ (Colossians 1:15), as "the firstborn of every creature." "Firstborn" (prototokos) does not imply that Jesus is part of creation, but rather indicates His priority and sovereignty over all creation.

Colossians 1:16 reinforces this interpretation by emphasizing that Christ's relationship to creation is not that of being part of it but that of bringing all things into existence. Let me close with the following statement. There are many other proofs in the Bible identifying Jesus Christ as God and by believing them you may have eternal life in His name.