The word “mortify” today means something you are shocked, or offended by. Yet, the ancient Greek word meant to “put to death.” This is a command that Paul had given the people of the Church at Colossae, and it is a commandment for us today.
You see; there is one key to this commandment. That key is found in verses 1-4. The Believer needs to have a heavenly perspective. Too many Christians are not focused on heavenly things, and become wearied and troubled, even leading to sin. This is because they have lost sight of the fact that Christ Jesus completed the work of salvation, and is the sole source of sanctification.
The village of Colossae, in Asia, Minor was often in the shadow of the larger cities of the area. Ephesus had become the chief city of the area. Where once Colossae had been a major transportation center between the Mediterranean Sea and the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The example of unfaithful Gomer is an example of the unfaithfulness of Israel. Ultimately, the sin of Israle has infected all of mankind through the sin of Adam. Even today, just as God Himself showed His kindness to an unfaithful harlot, He...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Last year at about this time we ran an ad on our local Christian radio station. It was called, "Out of Bounds," dealing with the plague of ba hemeneneutics. This year we have followed up with a spot called, "A Light In The Darkest of Places,"...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Most churches have a doctrinal statement that is either posted on their web page, and even sometimes can be found hidden inside the walls of their church buildings. How can you know whether a ministry actually believes their statement? Many...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
There are many Bible believers who have taken the bait, and believe that they need to fight the devil in spirtual warfare. Yet, as true Believers of Jesus the Christ, we do not have to wage that battle, but simply stand upon the faith we have in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In my estimation one of the biggest problems within the visible Church today is bad hermeneutics. What do I mean by that? Hermeneutics is the science of Biblical interpretation. Context, Context, Context… There are many problems in the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
A healthy marriage is built upon the Gospel. A major problem the Church has is that she has tried fleshly solutions to marital difficulties, instead of the Scriptural means - Repentance and Faith in Christ Jesus. This is the only True solution. No...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
