Paul was profoundly transformed by this understanding of Christ’s supremacy. As a former Pharisee, he was zealous for the law, believing that strict adherence to religious rules would bring him close to God.
But his encounter with the risen Christ changed everything. It shattered everything he knew and understood about who and what God was. He was completely changed.

He realized that Jesus was not just a teacher or prophet but the very image of the invisible God—the One who holds all authority and power over creation. This revelation shattered Paul’s old beliefs and reshaped his entire life. Instead of relying on his own righteousness, Paul embraced Jesus as the only way to know and please God. This drove him to dedicate his life to proclaiming Christ’s preeminence over all things, emphasizing that nothing else—neither the law, religious rituals, nor human wisdom—could compare to the supremacy of Jesus.

And this should be our story as well. Many of us may have grown up in the church but have never truly met Jesus personally. I pray that each of you will experience this in your life and develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Without this relationship, Jesus becomes just a concept or idea. We won’t connect with the sermons we hear, and our hearts won’t be moved

Rev. Chong (10/6/24 message)