Colossians 1:13-14

He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

-Colossians 1:13-14

The first "He" in these verses is, of course, still referring to God the Father.  He qualifies us and has delivered us and has transferred us.  At the end, the focus shifts towards the Son.  First of all, the kingdom we're being transferred to is the kingdom of the Son.  Paul then focuses us on the fact that we have redemption and forgiveness in him.  It's very interesting that Paul makes it clear that God the Father qualifies, delivers and transfers us, but we're also told that we have redemption and forgiveness in the Son.  I'm not always sure and often get confused about specific roles between the Father, the Son and the Spirit, but here we see some distinction.  Unfortunately, it's still not all that clear to me.  Though I may not be all that smart or clear about these different roles, I know that I can still be thankful to the Son who has purchased my freedom.  I am forgiven, and to him I give my praise.  Paul will next go on to this really great section about Christ, but we'll save that for next time.