The reality of the resurrection isn't just that Jesus Christ is risen, it is that we will answer to Him as our Judge because He is risen.

Paul mounted a direct attack on the Colossian heresies. In Colossians 2-8-15 he compared the insufficiency of philosophy to the sufficiency of Christ. In Colossians 2-16-23 he confronted the confusion regarding legalism, mysticism, and asceticism.

What does God see when He looks down from heaven upon HIs creation below-- How does God love what He sees--

Colossians 2-8-15 explains the insufficiency of philosophy compared to the sufficiency of Jesus Christ. Philosophy might ask some of the right questions, but Jesus Christ is the only right answer.

Help in applying how we pursue the best for our church.

Everyone wants the best for those they love. Paul wanted the best for the churches he loved. In Colossians 2-1-7 Paul outlined five of his desires for our church.