Ps Grant Austin || Supremacy

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Paul's words in Colossians reveal Jesus as the image of the invisible God and the creator of all things.

The episode is a sermon by Pastor Grant Austin titled 'Supremacy', focusing on the person of Jesus Christ as presented in Colossians 1:15-20. Austin begins by discussing the approach of Christmas and the importance of understanding who Jesus is. He recounts the conversion of Saul to Paul, comparing it to a terrorist like Osama bin Laden turning to preach Jesus, to illustrate radical transformation. Austin then sets the context of Paul's letter to the Colossians, where false teachings were infiltrating the church, including Judaism, Greek philosophies, pagan worship, and Gnosticism. These teachings denied Jesus' humanity, sacrifice, and resurrection, threatening the core of Christian hope. Austin reads Colossians 1:15-20, highlighting that Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the creator of all things, and the one who holds all things together. He explores varied beliefs about Jesus across religions, such as Mormonism viewing Jesus as Lucifer's brother, Jehovah's Witnesses as Michael the archangel, and Muslims as a prophet. Austin emphasizes that Jesus is God in flesh, not a hologram or enlightened being, and connects this to the Trinity, describing it as a dance where each person prefers the other. He explains that Jesus was present at creation, referencing Genesis and John's Gospel, and holds all things together, offering comfort to those feeling life is out of control. Austin discusses Jesus as the head of the church, stressing the need for connection to him for purpose and creativity. He concludes with a communion service, relating the bread and cup to Jesus' sacrifice for reconciliation, and gives an invitation for listeners to accept Jesus into their lives.

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A Trinity sermon that moves from Saul's turn to a direct invitation to follow Jesus.

Ps Grant Austin centers the message on who God is, tracing Saul's attempt to wipe out the Christian uprising and his meeting with the resurrected Jesus into a wider account of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in creation and baptism.

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If you want Trinity theology that ends in a plain invitation to receive Jesus, this one does the job.

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