Paul's positive vision of Christian transformation in community is incredibly attractive—and incredibly hard. Qualities like meekness, patience and forbearance are not natural to us, nor are forgiveness, sacrificial love, peace, admonishing one another, and thankfulness. It is possible, however, to "put on" these qualities because of what Christ has done: choosing us, making us holy and beloved, forgiving us, ruling us with his peace and empowering us to give thanks.
Wear His Life
Colossians
May 28, 2023 • Walter Henegar • Colossians 3:12–17
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Grace Be With You
June 25, 2023 • Walter Henegar • Colossians 4:7–18
Paul closes his letter to Colossae with personal greetings that illustrate what grace looks like in community. It includes humbling the exalted and exalting the humble; sharing ordinary life together; a deep desire to reconcile with people who hurt or disappoint us; gratitude for those who "get" us culturally and above all for those who "get" the Gospel; inconspicuous service and persistent prayer; holy agnosticism about what we don't know and holy curiosity about the storylines God hasn't finished writing.
Talk the Walk
June 11, 2023 • Walter Henegar • Colossians 4:2–6
Healthy faith involves talking to God about others—steadfastly, watchfully, and thankfully—and talking to others about God—wisely, graciously and saltily. All of these behaviors flow out of a firm grasp of the Gospel of Jesus, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Resources: - Molly Worthen on the Gospelbound podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cwaeizm4easjfnfjxikh5?si=-2dgxzqfq6s1ze7ij5ujmwhttp://spotify.com/episode/0cwaeizm4easjfnfjxikh5?si=-2dgxzqfq6s1ze7ij5ujmw - Lectio365 app on the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lectio-365/id1483974820