Category: Colossians
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Paul writings in Colossians
I want to continue from where Paul is writing to the Colossians: “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden…
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Finding God’s Presence
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 What is God’s will for us? Where can we find joy? Is it God’s will that we find joy? What should we pray about? All these questions are answered in the three…
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Colossians 4
Prayer and Grace Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way…
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Christian Relationships
Colossians 3:18-4:1 In this section, Paul gives insight to how Christians should behave in the major personal relationships of daily life. In 3:18-19, he speaks of husbands and wives, in 3:20-21 he speaks of parents and children, and from 3:22-4:1, masters and slaves, or today we would say employers and employees. If you think about…
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Colossians 3:4-17
4 When Christ, who is your[a] life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed is idolatry. 6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. 7 You used to walk in these…
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Colossians 3:1-4
Put off the old man. 1-4) The basis for Paul’s practical instruction. If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden…
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Colossians 2:20-23
Yesterday we talked about being in Christ and today that continues in today’s verses. Today is about being Faith to what is from above and test all knowledge and if not from above is really useless. 20 Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still…
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Colossians 2:16-19
Some members of the church in Colossae began to embrace a philosophy that was a mix of early Gnosticism, Greek philosophy, and Jewish mysticism. This was dangerous because it was not obviously sinful. It was high-sounding and seemed intelligent. Paul is naturally concerned about the health and effectiveness of the church. So what does he…
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Nearing Christmas – Colossians 2:11-15
I know that Christmas is right around the corner and I am speaking to why Christ bored our sins on the cross. Without this important point, would Christ coming be to save us? You cannot separate celebration of his birth from the resurrection. Christ was born to die to give us salvation. Colossians 2:11-15 talks…
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Applying God’s Word
Applying God’s word today isn’t easy unless you are in the word and have Holy Spirit. Praying over scripture is an important aspect as well. If you get a nudging from the Holy Spirit- take the primary source and pray over God’s words. One way to practically apply is to include the scripture into your…