In this episode of the Q&A with Pastor Charlie podcast, we tackle one of the more difficult verses in the book of Colossians: what did Paul mean when he said he was “completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions” in Colossians 1:24? Does this verse imply that Jesus’ death on the cross was somehow insufficient for salvation?

Pastor Charlie walks through the context of the passage and explains how Scripture consistently teaches that Christ’s sacrifice was fully sufficient and completely finished. Rather than pointing to something lacking in the power of the gospel, Paul is emphasizing the ongoing mission of delivering that gospel message to the world. This episode is a helpful reminder of both the completeness of Christ’s work and the responsibility believers have to proclaim it.