Christ, the True, Mercifully Just God

Colossians 1:15-23
I. Preeminence of Christ
A. Dualists believed that the material world was

. Judaizers believed that good works would get you to heaven. Some worshiped even angels, as if they could save.
B. Christ is fully God. Only Christ can

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.
II. Peace through Christ
A. Ancient religions strove for

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between the celestial powers. God will make peace. Either through subjection or reconciliation.
B. Christ died to reconcile the

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. Anyone who was righteous did not need His salvation, but there are none who are righteous apart from Christ.
III. Persevere in Christ
The Greek words Paul uses express he has full

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that the Colossians would stay faithful to the end.