Jesus has the "preeminence" because of what he did (Colossians 1:13-18).
1. Established a Kingdom (1:13)
2. Manifested God (1:13, 15)
3. Redeemed Us Through His Blood (1:14)
4. Created All Things (1:15)
5. Built a Church (1:18)
6. Rose from the Dead (1:18)
Jason Cicero