Not Resurrected Alone - Colossians 2:12-14
Before each of us stands an offer of a new spiritual life joyfully given by the Father with the same power He joyfully raised Jesus from the dead. How? Through giving us a permanent separation from our spiritual death and guilt--- full, complete, irreversible forgiveness. A forgiveness so complete he says our spiritual debt and sentence is blotted out and nailed it to cross, where it stays. We are free to love him because he is with us and our sin penalty is not--- it is blotted out and will never leave the cross.
Christ: Our Love, Lens, & Lord - Colossians 2:6-10
The indwelling Christ is our developed and protected lens by which to know and value all things and the supreme Lord over all.
The Treasure of Knowledge & Wisdom - Colossians 2:1-5
Paul reminds the Colossians that they were once enemies and aliens of the Father, but Christ has brought them home. And because of that, he is the only source we need for life and freedom.
Christ Completes Each- Colossians 1:28-29
It is the heart of the Father that each of us be brought to maturity in Christ through teaching and shepherding so that we might do the same to many other children of God.
You Belong - Colossians 1:26-27
Brothers and sisters.. you fully belong to the Father. You have full rights and privileges of being close to him as your Father. And you have Christ in you right now… which is your God-given confidence of all the glory you will share with him in the future.
Selfless, Joyful Ministry - Colossians 1:24-25
The Apostle Paul was an amazing minister of the gospel. His life and ministry were marked by joyful suffering and deep love for the Church, a pattern he learned from the ultimate gospel minister, Jesus Christ.
Continuing In The Faith - Colossians 1:21-23
Our natural state as humans is to be enemies and aliens of God, cut off from him until Christ reconciles us back to God by his life, death, and resurrection. Paul then encourages the Colossians to endure in the faith that was taught to them by continuing to trust in Christ by faith and not moving into the performative religion of the false teachers.
The Firstborn of the Re-creation - Colossians 1:18-20
Jesus is not only the firstborn over all creation but the firstborn from the dead and is so to the delight of the Father.
The Divine Firstborn Creator - Colossians 1:15-17
Jesus is so much more than simply our King and Savior… so much more. Rejoice in Jesus for his Saving. Rejoice in Jesus for his amazing leading. Now learn to Rejoice in Jesus for his nature and glory.
God’s Word - 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Our Father, the creator of the universe, has given to us a great treasure in his holy, living word. In this lesson starting in 2 Timothy 3:16 we look at why we should trust God’s word, why we should delight in God’s word, and why we should cherish God’s word.
Our Father’s Mission - John 11:49-52
Our amazing, adopting Father is continuing his saving work. He has children scattered abroad. That is his mission.. and therefore.. that is ours.
Spiritual Family - I John 3:1
In week 2 of our Vision series, we look at how, because of the gospel, God adopts us into his family. We now seek to live life together in light of the reality that God has provided for us as we walk in our new identity as his children.
Gospel - A Whole New World - Acts 26:12-18
The Gospel brings us to a new worldview. There is power and joy and peace found as we begin to see things as they are by the light of the gospel.
A Whole New Life - John 17:20-23
Jesus came to us to be “God with us”. He brought a whole new reality for those who would follow God. He has brought us a life of abiding with God where we know Him through the moments of this short life.
The Joyful and Welcoming Messiah - Isaiah 53:10-12
The eternal plan was for the Messiah to use his suffering to accomplish forgiveness and righteousness for all who would follow Him in order to bring them to Himself to experience and be part of the satisfaction of Christ.
The Promise - Isaiah 9:1-7
In this second week of our Advent series, we look at how the promise of the messiah has been unfolding since the beginning of history and how Jesus was the perfect completion and fulfillment of all the promises of God.
Sorry Obi-Won You Are Not Our Only Hope - Romans 3:9-20
We are all deeply in need of a Savior, Someone who will deal with our sin problem and restore us to fellowship with the Father. Jesus came to meet our deepest needs.
The Extremes of Salvation - Colossians 1:13-14
The salvation of God is far more extreme than we first thought. The darkness we were rescued from and the goodness of life under Jesus’ loving kingship are both far more significant than we first understand them to be. The depths of darkness and the heights of light make us appreciate and understand more of why only the blood of Christ could ever save us and did so powerfully.
The Marks of Those Who Embrace God’s Will -Colossians 1:11-12
Paul was confident in the authenticity of the Colossian church. Because of this he actively prayed for the believers of Colosse to know, understand and embrace God’s will, and in doing so would walk in a manner pleasing to the Lord. This life of bringing pleasure to the Lord would bear 4 ongoing marks.
Discerning God’s Will -Colossians 1:9-10
As God welcomes us into his family through Christ, he promises us that he will lead us and guide us by his Spirit. Discerning God’s will for our lives starts with understanding who God is and what he is like. As we grow in the knowledge of God, we can increase in wisdom and understanding by his Spirit.