Episode 153: The Gospel Between the Lines (Col. 1:15-23)

22/09/2025 11 min Temporada 16 Episodio 153
Episode 153: The Gospel Between the Lines (Col. 1:15-23)

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Thought to share? Send me a text...Poetry reveals what's between the lines, and the poetic verses in Colossians 1 help us remember the wonder of God, pointing us toward the supremacy and centrality of Jesus as the divine portrait of the invisible God.• Jesus is the "divine portrait" (eikon) of the invisible God, countering Gnostic teachings• Christ created all things, holds all things together, and reconnects us to God• Through Jesus, God sees believers as "holy, flawless, and restored"• Our identity in Christ isn't just about forgiveness but a complete change of status• The supremacy of Christ means he bridges our old life and new life in him• Every broken piece of the universe finds proper place and harmony through ChristI encourage you to subscribe or follow as we continue our journey through Colossians. You can find a companion guide on BetsyMarvin.com under resources or below: https://betsymarvin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/colossians-companion-guide-without-transcripts.pdf To find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head tohttps://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/You can follow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/and Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.98