Nov 29, 2022

As those who have died with Christ and been raised with Him, we have a new identity. Our identity is not in the past or things opposed to God. Therefore, as those with a new identity, our character and lives should reflect the new identity of Christ. In Christ, we are a renewed community and a new body, our identity...

Nov 22, 2022

Nov 15, 2022

Continuing our study of Colossians, Paul warns the church of things that can "disqualify" Christians, pulling them away from the substance of Christ. Something that, if made the center of their focus, can disconnect them from the reality of Christ. We have talked about cultural pressures in Colossae, teaching, hollow...

Nov 7, 2022

In our study of Colossians, one of the themes we notice is pressure to turn away or substitute the gospel of Christ. There were cultural pressures that sought to add to the message of Christ. In this letter, the apostle Paul centers the church's focus on Christ. Christ is all-sufficient. The gospel does not need to...

Nov 1, 2022

In our first study of Colossians, one of the themes we focused on was Christ is all-sufficient. There were cultural pressures to accept something more than the gospel of Christ. It was taught that Christ was not enough. Something more is needed. At the beginning of this letter, Paul demonstrates how Christ is first...