Colossians 2:12-14

Our new song called “The Power of the Cross” depicts two realizations. The first realization is that God has rescued believers from the power of sin. Sin doesn’t control us anymore. God has rescued us from the wages of sin. We no longer face the eternal punishment we deserve for willingly rebelling against a holy God. The second...

If you’ve experienced a meaningful moment of faith or family, there’s a good chance singer-songwriter Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts has sung about it. With more than 22 million albums sold and 16 No. 1 singles, these songs have become the soundtrack for many lives. As a result, millions of us are being Changed for the Better.

While imprisoned in Rome, Paul warns believers to remain vigilant against false teaching by beautifully expounding on the cosmic Person of Christ. Jesus is “the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything He might be preeminent” (Colossians 1:18). In response to Christ’s preeminence, Paul commands his readers to “seek the things that are above where Christ is…and not on the things that are on earth” (Colossians 3:1-2).

The 4 Living Creatures mentioned in the Bible depict the glorious characteristics of Jesus that we must possess to be effective Christians. As we examine the nature of the lion, you will learn how to exhibit the attributes that bring about efficacy in your spiritual life.