What the Bible says about Firstborn of Humanity
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Exodus 13:14-16 This relationship between the firstborn and the Feast of Unleavened Bread is repeated later in Exodus 34:18-20. Staff The Law of the Firstborn Related Topics: Feast of Firstfruits | Feast of Unleavened Bread | First of the Firstfruits | Firstborn | Firstborn from the Dead | Firstborn of Humanity | Firstborn of Many Brethren | Firstborn, Law of | Firstfruits | Law of Primogeniture | Law of the Firstborn

Colossians 1:14-17 Paul is is exalting Jesus Christ, which is important to his argument, as we see in chapter 2. First, we have the gospel, where truth concerning this situation resides. He exalts Christ by using the word translated "firstborn" two different times. In one section, he emphasizes chronological preeminence: Christ was before all. The second time, he gives status preeminence: Christ was not only before all, but He also has authority over all. John W. Ritenbaugh The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty) Related Topics: First of the Firstfruits | Firstborn | Firstborn from the Dead | Firstborn of Humanity | Firstborn of Many Brethren | Jesus Christ's Authority