While I will be posting again later today with thoughts on Gary Casterlin's sermon, I wanted to make a quick note about how Paul has so succinctly put together different aspects of Jesus' life and tied it to our spiritual lives.
Chapter 3:1-4 says this, "1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory."
Paul has mentioned the resurrection (raised with Christ), the ascension (Christ is seated above at the right hand of God), and the return (when Christ appears). Likewise, we have been raised, ought to set our mind on things above, and can be assured of our participation (our appearance) in his glorious in kingdom. Talk about union with Christ!
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