You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf, and who also told us of your love in the Spirit. (Colossians 1:7-8 NIV) Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you,…
Category: Colossians
Watchful and Thankful – Colossians 4:2-6
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward…
Relationships – Colossians 3:18 – 4:1
Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it,…
Peace and Worship – Colossians 3:15-17
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude…
Forgive – Colossians 3:13-14
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. (Colossians 3:13-14 NIV) Have you ever been stuck mentally? I’ve been stuck at these verses. I…
Kill It – Colossians 3:5-12
Paul ended chapter 2 confirming the lack of power that religious activity has against sensual indulgence. His comments there and his instructions here in chapter 3 confirm that sensual indulgence is something we need to deal with. We are now in the season of Lent. In its purest form it is intended to be a…
Perspective – Colossians 3:1-4
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. (Colossians 3:1-2 NIV) I love to fly. I don’t love the process of getting on the plane, the uncomfortable seat, or…
Desire – Colossians 2:16-23
Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules: “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”? (Colossians 2:20-21 NIV) I think I can answer Paul’s question. I submit to the world’s rules because I…
Baptism is Not About Getting Wet – Colossians 2:8-15
See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is…
The Threat of Deception – Colossians 2:1-7
It has been challenging to write as our lives have been filled with grandchildren for the past several weeks. We are enjoying having a house full of children, but they change our regular routines. My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full…
