When we view this verse in the context of the chapter, we find that it follows the commands to seek those things which are above and to set our affections on them. Then we must kill the fleshly, sensual members of our sinful nature. In addition, we are to put off social sins like anger […]
Why are so many people in our society overweight? Genes and sedentary work may contribute, but I believe the main reason often comes down to their choice of diet. The same is true about spiritually unhealthy Christians. They are spiritually unhealthy because of their choice of mental diet. Transition This evening we are going to […]
So far, in Colossians 3, God has challenged us to seek things above and to set our affection on things above. He commanded us to put to death filthy lustful sins. In addition, He commanded that we put off social sins like anger and abusive talk. God gave us this command because He knows our […]
I played the trombone in my high school marching band. We had a uniform that we had to wear when we marched. It included maroon wool pants, a maroon and white wool double-breasted coat, white shoes and a hat. Our band director was very strict about our dress. Paul gives us a similar analogy in […]
We are social people. We live with people. We work with people. We interact with people. As a result, there are times that we conflict with people. Our sinful nature has a strong tendency to get upset with those who do not do live our way. This leads to social sins. Transition I want us […]
When I was in Bible College, one of the things that I feared was getting to class and having forgotten to do my assignment or having not remembered there was going to be a quiz. Being unprepared is a terrible feeling. Can you imagine how terrible it will be if you are unprepared to enter […]
God allowed several of the Bible characters to get a glimpse of heaven or of God. Jacob, Genesis 28:12-13; Moses and elders, Exodus 24:9-10; Moses, Exodus 33:23; Micaiah, 2 Chronicles 18:18; Ezekiel, Ezekiel 1:26; Ezekiel 10:1; Daniel, Daniel 7:9; Stephen, Acts 7:55; Paul, 2 Corinthians 12:2; John, Revelation 1:12-16; Revelation 4:2. One that stands out […]
Have you ever been deceived? Fraud and scams are all around us these days. They come in the form of phone calls, false advertisements, deceitful labelling, etc. Some deceivers are so clever that it is difficult to detect their lies. The best way to detect a scam is to know the truth exceptionally well. Transition […]
Some people don’t want to accept their need for change. The story is told of a doctor who told a man that he must give up eating red meat, so he stopped putting tomato sauce on his hamburgers. For many religious people, their idea of salvation is no more transforming than what that man did. […]
Read Colossians 2:8, addressed to Christians. Anything that may take us away from Christ is a danger to our Christian walk. “A fundamental test of any religious teaching is ‘Where does it put Jesus Christ – His person and His work?’ Does it rob Him of His fullness? Does it deny either His deity or […]