Thankful for the Cross | Colossians 1:12-14 | Pastor John Miller

In this verse-by-verse study of Colossians 1:12–14, Pastor John Miller explores three profound reasons every Christian should overflow with gratitude. Transitioning from Paul’s prayer for a "worthy walk," we shift our focus to the finished work of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Discover what it means to be "qualified" for heaven—not through our own practice, but through our position in Christ. Pastor John breaks down the miracle of being delivered from the jurisdiction of darkness and transferred into the kingdom of the Son of His love. This message is a powerful reminder that through the blood of Jesus, we have received a redemption that is certain, complete, and eternally secure. In this study, you will discover: - The Petition vs. The Praise: Understanding the balance between asking God and thanking Him. - The Doctrine of Imputation: How Christ’s righteousness is put into our account to make us "fit" for heaven. - Divine Deportation: How God rescued us from Satan’s power and made us citizens of heaven. - The Meaning of Redemption: A look at the price paid to purchase our freedom from the slave market of sin. - The Scapegoat Imagery: A beautiful picture of how our sins have been carried away "as far as the east is from the west". 📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Watch the entire verse-by-verse study through Colossians here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9sIJpVEMLIsUO2n-SYhMUgnzXKn9_iG 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 – Context: Paul’s Prayer for the Colossians 01:32 – Introduction to the Three Blessings 05:07 – Blessing 1: The Father has Qualified Us 07:04 – Position vs. Practice: Understanding Justification 08:20 – The Thief on the Cross: Qualified for Paradise 10:15 – The Promise of the Father’s House (John 14) 11:14 – Blessing 2: Delivered and Transferred 13:08 – Rescued from the Power of Darkness 15:45 – Spiritual Deportation: Citizens of Light 17:35 – Blessing 3: The Son has Redeemed Us 18:51 – What it Means to be "In Christ" 20:44 – The Doctrine of Redemption Explained 21:44 – The Power of the Blood of Jesus 23:51 – The Results: Forgiveness of Sins 24:39 – The Scapegoat: Sins Carried Away Forever ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv