#Colossians 1:20; Revelation 7:9; Genesis 1:27; Romans 3; Isaiah 64; Romans 5; Hebrews 13; Luke; 2nd Corinthians 5#
TJ explains that God's eternal mission is to reconcile all things to Himself through Jesus Christ, culminating in worshipers from every nation gathered around the throne. This reconciliation is necessary because sin broke our initial perfect relationship with God, damaging the divine image within us, and harming our vertical (relationship with God) and horizontal (relationships with others) connections. Because mankind cannot be holy on their own, TJ urges listeners to accept Jesus's righteousness, emphasizing that Jesus's holiness is available to all. To live a holy life means mirroring Jesus, who sought out those rejected by religious society, building relationships and meeting their needs. TJ warns against erecting barriers to grace, instead urging everyone to use their horizontal relationships to help others reconcile their vertical relationship with God, becoming ambassadors of Christ. This involves both personal spiritual growth and active participation in ministries of reconciliation, reaching out to the voiceless and forgotten in society, reflecting the ultimate reconciliation and restored holiness promised in the new heaven and new earth. TJ concludes by challenging listeners to evaluate their relationship with God, eliminate anything that hinders it, and embrace the Ministry of Reconciliation.