Intro WHY IS THE WORD "MAN" SO IMPORTANT? THE MEANING OF OLD MAN, NEW MAN. 1) The Old Man refers to all that we were in ___________. 2) The…
Intro THE PRINCIPLE OF SPIRITUAL SUICIDE (3:5-7). Is there inconsistency with Paul? What is spiritual suicide? 1) It is the killing of sin in our life. Cf. Mt. 5:29-30.…
Intro THE BELIEVER'S REALITY (3:1). The meaning of "raised up with Christ": 1) Our spiritual position. 2) Newness of life now. THE BELIEVER'S RESPONSIBILITY (3:1-4). Keep seeking the…
Intro: THE TRUTH ABOUT THE BELIEVER (v. 20a). The "If" assumes the statement to be true, thus "since". "You have died with Christ to the elementary principles of the world"-…
Intro BEWARE OF MYSTICISM (2:18-19). The exhortation against mysticism (18). "Defraud" - The elements of mysticism (18): 1) Self-abasement - 2) Worship of angels. 3) Taking their stand…
Intro BEWARE OF LEGALISM (2:16-17). Definition of legalism - Legalism is an attempt to make oneself righteous by keeping man-made laws. Description of legalism - (v. 16) 1) Food -…
Intro CIRCUMCISION -The Defeat of the Flesh(v. 11). A spiritual circumcision. Removed the body of the flesh.Cf. Jer. 4:4 BAPTISM -The Defeat of Spiritual Death(vv. 12-13). Buried…
Intro DON'T BE TAKEN CAPTIVE (v. 8). The enemy. 1) Philosophy. 2) Empty deception. 3) The source of the enemy: - traditions of men - elementary principles of the…
Intro OUR WALK IN CHRIST (v. 6). When we came to faith in Christ, we received Him as CHRIST - JESUS - LORD - What is spiritual walking? IS BASED ON A…
Intro Paul's struggle - their encouragement - assurance - true knowledge PAUL'S STRUGGLE (v. 1). In the past. In the present. Application: THEIR ENCOURAGEMENT (v. 2). The object is the…
Intro PAUL'S MINISTRY (v. 28). 1) Proclaim - 2) Admonish - 3) Teach - "in all wisdom" - PAUL'S PURPOSE (v. 28b). 1) The scope is "every man". 2)…
Col. 1:25-27 Paul's Stewardship: A Mystery Solved Intro A. PAUL’S STEWARDSHIP (vv. 25-27). 1) His stewardship was from God (v. 25). 2) His ministry was for "your benefit" (v. 25).…
Col. 1:24 Rejoicing in Suffering Intro Paul’s suffering, 1:24 Paul’s stewardship, 1:25-27 Paul’s striving, 1:28-2:5 A. PAUL’S SUFFERING (v. 24). 1) No one suffered more than Paul for His Lord.…
Col. 1:23 Assurance of Salvation Intro I. THE BIBLICAL BASIS FOR ASSURANCE OF SALVATION. A. The witness of S___________________. John 3:36 John 5:24 Rom. 10:13 B. The witness of the…
Giving Thanks When You Don't Feel Like It Intro THE TRIAL OF DANIEL (Dan. 6:1f). The appointment of King Darius 6:1-3). The scheme of Daniel's enemies (6:4-9). …
Col. 1:20-23 Reconciled Through His Blood Intro I. THE DEFINITION OF RECONCILIATION (v. 20). A. Peace. make ______________ out of enemies. B. Cf. 1 Cor. 7:11. II. THE OBJECTS OF…
Col. 1:18-20 Christ: Lord over the Church Intro I. CHRIST: HEAD OF THE BODY (v. 18a). A. Christ is the ________________ Head of the church. B. Christ is the _________________…