Good News for Everyone “The Gospel in the Air” Colossians 1:15-20
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.” Colossians 1: 15-20
The gospel is not less than personal salvation; but it is way more than personal salvation
“When we zoom out and look at the Scripture's overarching story line, viewing the gospel in the air, we see that God's story of redemption has Christ at the center and his glory as its chief concern.” Matt Chandler
The Gospel: Jesus came to restore what was broken—in the world, in humanity, and in all creation—by dying on the cross for sinners and rising from the dead so that everyone who repents and believes in Him as Lord and Savior can walk in his resurrection life as we wait for him to restore all things.
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.” Colossians 1: 15-20
Four Movements of the Gospel: 1. Creation
“‘… everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.’” Isaiah 43:7
2. Fall
“Against its will, all creation was subjected to God’s curse. But with eager hope, the creation looks forward to the day when it will join God’s children in glorious freedom from death and decay. For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.” Romans 8:20-22 (NLT)
3. Redemption
“‘And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.’” Genesis 3:15 (NIV)
“God has now revealed to us his mysterious will regarding Christ—which is to fulfill his own good plan. And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth.” Ephesians 1:9–10 (NLT)
"There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, 'Mine!'" Abraham Kuyper
4. Restoration
The Gospel: Jesus came to restore what was broken—in the world, in humanity, and in all creation—by dying on the cross for sinners and rising from the dead so that everyone who repents and believes in Him as Lord and Savior can walk in his resurrection life as we wait for him to restore all things.
“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.’” Revelation 21:1–4
3 Practical Takeaways
1. Work the ground you’ve been given
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17
Your life is either making the gospel believable, or it's making it easy to dismiss.
2. Wisely navigate the culture we live in 3. Welcome others in
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