Outline: We were the worst at our Christ-less best (v. 21) By Christ’s blood and death, we can stand blameless (v. 22) In Christ’s promised home, we will find our rest (v. 23) Resources: T.K. Abbott, The International Critical Commentary on the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments: Ephesians, Colossians, Scribner, 1897. Tim Keller, God and Sinners Reconciled, Advent 1995 Sermon, www.sermons.redeemer.com R.C. Lucas, The Message of Colossians and Philemon: Fullness and Freedom. Leicester, England; Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1980. Peter Thomas O’Brien. Word Biblical Commentary: Colossians, Philemon. Word Books, 1982.