Paul is addressing a heretical teaching that there are secrets and mysteries being kept from others. That there is some sort of insider knowledge that is not being shared. Paul says he actually has been suffering to make sure there are no secrets no longer and that others would know all of God’s mysteries are revealed through Christ.
The Answer
March 24, 2024 • Nathan Logsdon • Colossians 1:24—2:5, John 15:1–17
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April 21, 2024 • Kevin Brimner • Colossians 3:18—4:1
Jesus is relational with us and therefore shapes and shifts how we relate to others. Imagine the impact of your relationships, conversations, prayers, parenting, and work focused on living as Jesus lived. Your presence would be life-giving (carry you off the field at end of the game). Imagine a church committed to fully living Jesus in all our relationships–this gathering would be irresistible!
Peace
April 14, 2024 • Nathan Logsdon • Colossians 3:1–17, John 17:13–16
Your life and actions can lead and strive for a lot of different options. Paul encourages us to focus on the heavenly over the earthly, to recognize that as Jesus transforms us the response of our life changes. Paul lists fruit and expressions of our unbelief or belief through the form of lists. They are not exhaustive but directional. In versus 15-17 he presents a benediction and encouragement to bring this section to fullness through the understanding of peace.