The Preeminence and All-Sufficiency of Jesus Christ: A Brief Exposition of Colossians
Dr. Webber gets to the heart of Paul’s intent in writing the book of Colossians – addressing the globalization of religion that was present in the ancient Church and is still present today.
Malcolm Webber
In the face of the religious globalization of his day, Paul writes an impassioned plea from behind prison walls for the Church: to remain faithful to the Lord and His Word and to reject the toxic errors of false teachers.
Being in Christ does not simply consist of meeting external regulations as a path to holiness. Christ’s death and resurrection leads to more than just different ethical choices! These simple, beautiful precepts deeply affect our daily lives, affirm our standing with God, and guide our walk with Him. We recognize the authority of Christ, truly abide in Him, and know Jesus as the ultimate Truth!
Ultimately, Paul’s purpose was to see every believer achieve maturity in Christ – not to politicize or Christianize the culture around him.
Today, we must recognize that our spiritual need is to find our identity in Christ alone – in His preeminence and all-sufficiency. Jesus is above all – we are not to lose our focus on Christ alone by worshiping angels, Mary, or even church denominations. He is our sole mediator, and His sacrifice is all we need for victory in our walk with God.
