Week 6 of our study on the book of Colossians covers 3:18-4:18. The last few passages focus on how Christians should live and act within their homes, how everyone is called to a missional way of living that focuses on evangelism, and a few concluding greetings to the church in Colossae.
Colossians 3:18-4:18
Week 6
March 10, 2021
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Colossians 3:1-17
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Week 5 of our study on the book of Colossians covers 3:1-17. This is a practical, challenging passage that shows us how we should live and act as Christians who have been born again. There are some unhealthy habits that we need to avoid, and some Christlike attitudes and actions that we need to adopt.
Colossians 2:6-23
February 24, 2021
Week 4 of our study on the book of Colossians covers 2:6-23. It is in this passage that we find our theme word, "Rooted." Paul instructs us to be rooted in Christ as we grow up to achieve spiritual maturity--his overall goal for writing this letter. Because Jesus is supreme over all and sufficient for all we need, we don't need to listen to any teachings about Christ that contradict the Gospel or imply there's something in addition to Christ that a Christian needs to be saved. Instead, through the cross of Christ, God has already saved us. Paul uses the language of circumcision, putting off the old self, burial and resurrection, forgiveness and canceling a spiritual debt to describe the gift of grace that God has already poured out through the cross of Christ.
Colossians 1:24-2:5
February 17, 2021
Week 3 of our study on the book of Colossians covers 1:24-2:5. Paul, writing to the church in Colossae from prison, reminds the church of the suffering he's experienced for the Gospel and how devoted he has been to preaching the Gospel, which is now being proclaimed throughout the entire world. This passage is especially helpful because Paul articulates his overarching goal for writing this letter: That we would all grow up to achieve spiritual maturity (Colossians 1:28). Later in the passage, he expands that goal to include encouragement, unity, understanding, knowledge, discipline, and a firm faith that isn't distracted by new and deceptive teachings.