What if Christianity isn’t about what you do for God… but about what God has done in you?In this episode of The Watered Root Podcast, we walk verse by verse through Colossians 1:24–2:5 and uncover one of the most powerful truths in all of Scripture:“Christ in you, the hope of glory.”The Apostle Paul reveals the mystery that was hidden for generations but is now made known—God Himself dwelling within His people. This passage challenges us to move beyond surface-level faith and into true spiritual maturity rooted in Christ.We also look at:Why Paul rejoices in sufferingWhat it means to faithfully proclaim ChristThe goal of spiritual maturityThe danger of “plausible arguments” and subtle deceptionWhy everything we need is found in Christ aloneThis is not just theology—it’s deeply personal.Because the question every one of us must answer is this:👉 Is Christ in you?📖 Passage CoveredColossians 1:24–2:5 (ESV)🔍 Key TruthYour hope is not found in your performance…Your hope is found in Christ in you.

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.

In this episode of The Watered Root Podcast, Pastor Steve walks through one of the most powerful Christological passages in all of Scripture—Colossians 1:15 to 20. These verses lift our eyes beyond a small view of Jesus and reveal Him as the supreme Lord over all creation.Paul reminds the church that Jesus is not merely a teacher, prophet, or moral example. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation, the One through whom all things were made, and the One who even now holds the universe together.The same Christ who formed the galaxies is also the head of the church and the Savior who reconciles sinners to God through the blood of the cross.In this episode, we explore:• What it means that Jesus is the image of the invisible God• Why “firstborn over all creation” does not mean Jesus was created• How Christ is both the Creator and Sustainer of everything that exists• Why the church exists under the authority of Christ as its head• How the cross brings reconciliation to a broken worldWhen we see Jesus as Paul presents Him in this passage, our view of Him can never remain small.The Christ who created the universe is the same Christ who holds your life together.The question is simple.Is Christ merely part of your life, or is He truly Lord over it all?