In the first two chapters of the book, Paul laid down the doctrinal part of Colossians. He exposed the false teaching that was robbing the Colossians of their spiritual maturity. Now in chapters three and four he gives practical application of those doctrines that leads to genuine spiritual maturity.
Christianity brought a change to the way of thinking and living for the Colossae believers. What we believe has a very definite connection with how we behave. It has too. Being in union with Christ means we share His life. He cannot live in us by His Spirit and permit must to live in sin.
In the first eleven verses of chapter 3, Paul will give us a three-step procedure for living the victorious Christian life.
Living In Christ's Victory
Lesson 8
April 21, 2021 • Pastor Chad Thompson
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As Paul wraps up his letter to the Colossians, he takes time to mention and appreciate several friends in the ministry that have partnered with him and ministered to him during his imprisonment. A friend provides three things vital for a quality life. Friends provide companionship, without which we’d be lonely and isolated. They provide comfort – a pat on the back, a shoulder to cry on, and kind words of consolation when we need them. And they provide the accountability and perspective we need to keep us on the straight path.
The Divine Design For Communication
May 26, 2021 • Pastor Chad Thompson
In the text, Paul addresses both dimensions of our speech, the vertical and horizontal planes. Our vertical speech is directed to God. Our horizontal speech is directed to other people. And Paul points out that one of the reasons what we say on the horizontal plane is so important is because we say it to those who are lost and don’t have a vertical relationship with God. Our horizontal speech can have an impact on someone else coming into a vertical relationship with God.
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May 19, 2021 • Pastor Chad Thompson
Although this passage refers to servants, or slaves, and masters, or slave owners, the principles taught here certainly apply to the employee/employer relationship. In this lesson we will look at the both the original context of this passage and how it applies in our modern day work life. What Paul has to say speaks directly to the dignity of work, our work ethic, and how we treat workers with fairness.