April 5, 2021 The apostle Paul writes to the Colossian churches encouraging them to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus. Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing
John 11:25 [Jesus said] I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in Me will live, even after dying. (NLT) A Christ-follower never dies spiritually. After physical death, your spirit goes to heaven – to await the resurrection & transformation of your earthly body at Christ’s return.
Colossians 3:1 Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. (NLT) This world is no longer your ultimate home as a Christ-follower. Spend your time living in light of your citizenship in heaven.
Ephesians 2:6 For He raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. (NLT) Becoming a Christ-follower means you have a place reserved in heaven – which cost you nothing – but was paid for by Christ Himself.
Life after death for Christ means life after death for all who trust in Him. Romans 4:25 He was handed over to die because of our sins, and He was raised from the dead to make us right with God. (NLT) These words which describe the Savior’s willing sacrifice for our sins, is just
Everything Christ endured for you was no match for His omnipotent power as the Son of God – who defeated sin and death and rose again. Mark 10:34 [Jesus said of Himself] “They will mock Him, spit on Him, beat Him with their whips, and kill Him, but after 3 days He will rise again.”