Donning Gentleness - Colossians 3:10-14
Regardless or our natural inclination with God’s faulty and failing children, God has asked, called each of us to specifically deal with his Children with gentleness and patience and compassion. And when they fail and sin against you, do to them what your amazing Christ has done to you time and again… forgive them.
Some Might Worship You - Colossians 3:1-4
You have a true life. It is not in your physical possession right now, but Christ promises it soon will be and worth investing any and everything. And my brothers and sisters, when He appears again, the true you will be seen… and the world has never seen anything like it…. Has never seen anything like you in your full glory. This is where we are called to set our minds rather than this world and the flesh that fills it.
Are We Free Enough? Part 2 - Colossians 2:16-23
As we close out chapter 2, Paul comes against the false teachers in the Colossian church, and reminds us all to stay vigilant to not fall prey to their false, anti-gospel teaching. Anything added to the gospel takes away from the gospel.
Are We Free Enough? - Colossians 2:16-19
Are we free enough? Christ makes his people free and wants us to walk in that freedom. The false teachers were aiming to rob the believers of the freedom that Christ had purchased for them. But the pure gospel sustains and frees the people of God.
The Present Christ who Leads - Colossians 2:11-15
Because Christ has brought about the end of the internal rule of our sin nature and the external rule of spiritual authorities of darkness in our lives, we can live fully for him and with him through this life and beyond.
Not Resurrected Alone - Colossians 2:12-14
Before each of us stands an offer of a new spiritual life joyfully given by the Father with the same power He joyfully raised Jesus from the dead. How? Through giving us a permanent separation from our spiritual death and guilt--- full, complete, irreversible forgiveness. A forgiveness so complete he says our spiritual debt and sentence is blotted out and nailed it to cross, where it stays. We are free to love him because he is with us and our sin penalty is not--- it is blotted out and will never leave the cross.
Christ: Our Love, Lens, & Lord - Colossians 2:6-10
The indwelling Christ is our developed and protected lens by which to know and value all things and the supreme Lord over all.
The Treasure of Knowledge & Wisdom - Colossians 2:1-5
Paul reminds the Colossians that they were once enemies and aliens of the Father, but Christ has brought them home. And because of that, he is the only source we need for life and freedom.
Christ Completes Each- Colossians 1:28-29
It is the heart of the Father that each of us be brought to maturity in Christ through teaching and shepherding so that we might do the same to many other children of God.
You Belong - Colossians 1:26-27
Brothers and sisters.. you fully belong to the Father. You have full rights and privileges of being close to him as your Father. And you have Christ in you right now… which is your God-given confidence of all the glory you will share with him in the future.
Selfless, Joyful Ministry - Colossians 1:24-25
The Apostle Paul was an amazing minister of the gospel. His life and ministry were marked by joyful suffering and deep love for the Church, a pattern he learned from the ultimate gospel minister, Jesus Christ.
Continuing In The Faith - Colossians 1:21-23
Our natural state as humans is to be enemies and aliens of God, cut off from him until Christ reconciles us back to God by his life, death, and resurrection. Paul then encourages the Colossians to endure in the faith that was taught to them by continuing to trust in Christ by faith and not moving into the performative religion of the false teachers.
The Firstborn of the Re-creation - Colossians 1:18-20
Jesus is not only the firstborn over all creation but the firstborn from the dead and is so to the delight of the Father.
The Divine Firstborn Creator - Colossians 1:15-17
Jesus is so much more than simply our King and Savior… so much more. Rejoice in Jesus for his Saving. Rejoice in Jesus for his amazing leading. Now learn to Rejoice in Jesus for his nature and glory.
The Extremes of Salvation - Colossians 1:13-14
The salvation of God is far more extreme than we first thought. The darkness we were rescued from and the goodness of life under Jesus’ loving kingship are both far more significant than we first understand them to be. The depths of darkness and the heights of light make us appreciate and understand more of why only the blood of Christ could ever save us and did so powerfully.
The Marks of Those Who Embrace God’s Will -Colossians 1:11-12
Paul was confident in the authenticity of the Colossian church. Because of this he actively prayed for the believers of Colosse to know, understand and embrace God’s will, and in doing so would walk in a manner pleasing to the Lord. This life of bringing pleasure to the Lord would bear 4 ongoing marks.
Discerning God’s Will -Colossians 1:9-10
As God welcomes us into his family through Christ, he promises us that he will lead us and guide us by his Spirit. Discerning God’s will for our lives starts with understanding who God is and what he is like. As we grow in the knowledge of God, we can increase in wisdom and understanding by his Spirit.
Graceburg - Colossians 1:7-8
The grace of God is the central feature of the gospel that Paul preached. But it was not simply the grace that brings us to God. That is only the beginning of grace— the tip of the iceberg— the tip of the grace burg.
The Great Grace Of Hope - Colossians 1:5-6
As Paul continues to unpack the grand truth of Gospel to the church of Colossae, he commends them for the love and faith that flows out of the great hope that they have in Christ. This hope serves as the anchor for all of life in Christ.