Feb 18, 2014
Colossians 3:15-17. There is nothing that can shake your faith and confidence more than perceived failure and the constant sense of accusation which accompanies it. Here, Paul teaches the Colossians that because of Christ, they can experience and know true peace. Calm rules when left undisturbed...
Feb 18, 2014
Colossians 3:12-17. Christians are to be driven by gratitude not by guilt. Our lives reflect Christ, our great Benefactor, Who has accomplished all on our behalf. In Him, we have a new status, we wear "new clothes", and our whole identity is changed. Christ has brought us from rags to riches by grace and through...
Feb 18, 2014
Colossians 3:1-11. Outward religiosity, attempts at self-mortification, displays of false humility--these are all natural reactions of being insecure on where you stand with Jesus. Your perspective can either stem from fear or it can come from the absolute safety of resting in the arms of Christ. Here, the Apostle...
Feb 18, 2014
Colossians 2:18-23. There is nothing uglier than vain religiosity as opposed to Christianity. The appearance of religion is not the same thing as being "in Christ." Here, Paul exposes the new teachers in Colosse for their outward appearance of wisdom...