In Colossians 1:21–23, Paul confronts one of the most uncomfortable truths in the Bible: apart from Christ, humanity is alienated from God. But the passage doesn’t stop there. Through the death of Jesus on the cross, enemies of God can be reconciled to Him and stand holy, blameless, and forgiven. In this episode, Pastor Steve walks verse by verse through this powerful passage to show who we once were, what Christ has done, and what genuine faith looks like.Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Watered Root Podcast, Pastor Steve continues the verse-by-verse journey through the book of Colossians by examining Colossians 1:21–23.In this powerful passage, the Apostle Paul gives a brutally honest picture of the human condition. Apart from Christ, humanity is alienated from God, hostile in mind, and living in rebellion against Him. While that truth may be uncomfortable, it sets the stage for the incredible hope found in the gospel.Through the death of Jesus Christ, sinners can be reconciled to God.Pastor Steve walks through the passage step by step, explaining how Christ’s sacrifice makes it possible for believers to stand before God holy, blameless, and above reproach. But Paul also gives an important reminder: genuine faith does not drift away from the gospel. True believers remain stable and steadfast, anchored in the hope of Christ.In this teaching, we explore three key truths from the passage:• Who we once were apart from Christ• What Jesus accomplished through His death on the cross• What real, enduring faith looks likeIf you have ever wondered how broken sinners can be reconciled to a holy God, this passage provides one of the clearest and most powerful answers in all of Scripture.