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 ]
