Paul introduces himself to the church of the Colossians with a clarification of the most fundamental truths of Christianity. Jesus is God, the Trinity is how He has revealed Himself, and our salvation is based on what He has done for us. Period.

1. If Jesus acts like God, talks like God, and walks like God, He's probably God.

2. Faith in the finished work of Jesus on the cross is the only way we are saved.

3. God has not distanced Himself from our pain, but voluntarily became a part of it.