Colossians
True and False Religion
The Apostle Paul exhorts us to avoid false religion, which is mystical and legalistic, and which judges people based on man-made regulations.
Life and Liberty in Christ
The Apostle Paul reminds us that the fullness of God dwells in Christ and we have been filled Christ, so we don’t need religious or philosophical supplements. We have fullness of life and liberty in Christ.
Life and Liberty in Christ
Paul tells the Colossians that they don't need to look for anything other than Christ who for them is a stream of living water
Christ in You, the Hope of Glory
Paul was appointed by God to reveal the mystery of Christ through the preaching of the Gospel, so that through his preaching, the mystery of Christ would be revealed to the nations and the riches of the glory of Christ would be spread among the nations.
Christ in You, the Hope of Glory
Central to this passage is the mystery of Christ and the glory of Christ that is to be revealed.
The Firstborn
We increase in the knowledge of God as we grasp more and more deeply the identity and preeminence of Christ and who we are in him.
The Firstborn
We increase in the knowledge of God as we grasp more and more deeply the identity and preeminence of Christ and who we are in him.
Paul’s Prayer for the Church
Paul's prayer here is modeling for us how we ought to pray for one another
Paul’s Prayer for the Church
Paul's prayer here is modeling for us how we ought to pray for one another
The Hope of the Gospel
As we consider this text the question we need to ask is: Are we increasing in our faith in Christ and in our love for all the saints?
The Hope of the Gospel
As we consider this text the question we need to ask is: Are we increasing in our faith in Christ and in our love for all the saints?
The Beginnings of Restoration
The Easter story is the story of the beginning of Christ's promise to make all things new. As the firstborn from among the dead, Jesus is fulfilling the original mandate given to Adam and Eve.