Paul goes to great lengths to inform the church at Colossae who Christ Jesus is and of all that He has done for them and for all people.  As Creator of all things, firstborn from the dead, and the One who reconciled all things to Himself (among other things), He is without equal.  This should prompt all of His disciples to live in a way which is worthy of the One who gave His life for them.

Scriptures:  Colossians 1:9-12;  Colossians 1:13-20;  Colossians 1:21-23