1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your life, appears,…

By Justan Borth “I guess ultimately what I’m wondering is, does God actually exist?” That question came from a young guy across the dinner table one evening. He leaned more toward the rational side—he was a thinker—and lately he had been wrestling with the very foundation of faith: the existence of God. I slowed the…

We’re right in the middle of Colossians, and Paul is starting to explain why he wrote this letter in the first place. The church was being pulled toward false teaching—a mix of rules, rituals, and philosophies that promised “fullness” but only led to emptiness. Before Paul tackles those ideas, he makes something crystal clear: Christ…

by Justan Borth “I don’t care what you want to do. Your curfew is at 11:00, so you will be home at 11:00—and that’s final.”Sound familiar? I’m sure many of you have had conversations like that with your parents. I remember one night when I wanted to stay out with my friends longer. I called…

Colossians 2:4–15 4 I am saying this so that no one will deceive you with arguments that sound reasonable. 5 For I may be absent in body, but I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see how well ordered you are and the strength of your faith in Christ. 6 So then, just as…

by Justan Borth A few months ago, I was at a Chinese restaurant with a friend who was struggling with doubt. He had questions about faith, works, and repentance. As we talked, he brought up a verse I didn’t recognize. When I asked where it came from, he said, “The Book of Tobit.” That moment…

by Justan Borth Colossians 1:24–2:3 Within this passage, Paul shifts the focus away from the church of Colossae and onto his own walk with the Lord. Specifically, Paul gives us a picture of his faith in 4 parts: Paul begins by saying something pretty wild: he rejoices in his sufferings (his attitude). That doesn’t mean…

Colossians 1:15–23The Supremacy of Christ Leads to Reconciliation Paul paints a powerful picture of who Jesus really is in Colossians 1. Each verse builds on the last, like bricks forming a strong foundation. By the end, you see a breathtaking truth: Christ is supreme, and His supremacy leads to our reconciliation with God. Christ’s Authority…