Episode 27: Rooted in hope
Because of what Jesus has done, we are not who we once were; thanks be to God. At the same time, we’re not yet who we will be. Paul’s perspective on the Christian life doesn’t just look backward to the cross, but also forward to the day of Jesus’ return (Col 1:21-23). The gospel is thus a story of hope that has a glorious ending. Learning to think that way can help us endure the challenges of the present, as we seek to live in a way that is consistent with what Christ both has done and will do.
