Throughout our journey into Colossians 1:15-20, we’ve discovered that Jesus is not only the source and sustainer of life but also the empowering force behind His church. Today, we explore another dimension of life in Jesus: 4. We Live Through His Resurrection Life “He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.” Colossians …
“The resurrection was, and is, the great vindication of Christ’s work. To the naked eye, Jesus merely died like every other crucified criminal. The resurrection, however, serves to attest that his death for our sins was successful! The resurrection is God’s seal of approval for the gospel. By the resurrection, Jesus triumphed over death and the powers of sin and …
“This physical resurrection is the proof of the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross, proof that the work is really done, that nothing need be added to His glorious substitutionary work for our justification. But even this does not exhaust the matter. We are told in the Word of God, by the Apostle Paul, that in Christ’s resurrection …
