I. God the Father…, Colossians 1:12-20
- Qualified Us:
- “Made us fit.” “Given us the right.”
- (See John 1:12-13)
- Rescued Us:
- From the domain, or dominion, or rule of darkness
- (See Matthew 27:42-43, Galatians 1:3-4)
- (See John 3:19-20, Luke 22:52-53, Luke 23:44)
- Transferred Us:
- From the rule of darkness into the kingdom of His beloved Son
- (See Ephesians 6:12)
- Redeemed Us:
- To purchase us from bondage
- (See Exodus 6:5-6)
- Forgave Us:
The removal of the guilt for the moral and legal offenses we have committed against God - (See Luke 5:17-26)
- Reconciled Us:
- To restore our relationship with Him
(See Romans 5:10-11)
- To restore our relationship with Him
- Made Peace with Us:
He has brought an end to the hostilities that we initiated against Him
(See Romans 5:1)
II. Through the saving work of His Son on our behalf, Colossians 1:14, 20
III. So that the Son of God would have first place in everything, Colossians 1:18-19