Today, we continue our study of Colossians 1 by looking at verses 21-23. After the major theological discussion points from the previous section (15-20), these verses focus on the importance of the reconciliation that Christ provides.

Even though Paul had not personally evangelized Colossae, it was his ministry in Ephesus that led to the founding of the Colossian church. Paul was “made a minister” (Col. 1:25). A large part of his ministry consisted of preaching the Good News of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. His was a ministry of reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:17–21). Paul reviewed for his readers their own spiritual experience.