The Colossian Christians were in danger of being beguiled and judged by those who delighted in angelic worship, religiously motivated self discipline, dietary rules, and the observance of Jewish holy days and Sabbaths. The false teachers who... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Spiritual growth is only possible within the context of a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. False methods of spirituality seem to have been present throughout church history. The Colossian heresy created a spiritual elite who could look down... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
After describing the nature of this struggle he offered words in keeping with his personal burden for them. In essence these words contained a command and a warning.The Command: (2:6) “As you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.” They rec [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Paul wanted the Colossians to know he struggled over their spiritual growth and maturity. Because he had never met this group of believers it’s likely he’s speaking about his personal struggle in prayer for them. It’s also obvious his personal... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Christ In You the Hope of Glory: The context of the passage involves Paul’s desire to share with the Colossians his ministry outlook and the personal burden he has for them. This passage can be summarized around three labels Paul gives to... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
It pleased the Father for Jesus to possess (from eternity past to eternity future) all the fullness of Deity, and as God the Son to utilize this fullness by creating the entire universe. Afterwards, Jesus took his rightful place of preeminence over... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
A Model Prayer for Growing ChristiansThere will be times when we don’t know what to pray (Rom 8:26). But we should always place the unknown within the context of the known. Today’s passage can bring clarity to our prayers.What did Paul pray for the C [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The Apostle Paul is a letter writer who has made his belief in the deity of Christ crystal clear elsewhere (Phil 2:5-11) and consider Colossians 2:9 “For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily”. Paul does not contradict himself here [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
When it comes to developing a useful method for Christian counseling there continues to be a heated discussion concerning the relationship between Christianity and Psychology. I would say the two most important approaches for us to consider at Faith... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
We all believe in the deity of Christ. But when it comes down to a busy Monday morning how should this doctrine function in our lives? Jesus clearly proclaimed His own deity. Those who heard his assertions strongly opposed them.1. Jesus u [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
