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Six Aspects of the Glorious Gospel: Colossians 1:3–8, Part 6
A gospel presentation that stops at the forgiveness of sins has missed the ultimate aim of the gospel, namely full and forever joy in God himself.
3 years, 2 months ago
The Gospel Is the Word of Truth: Colossians 1:3–8, Part 5
The gospel is not just a truth to know, but a truth to be embraced and loved and taught and proclaimed.
3 years, 2 months ago
Hope Awakens Faith and Faith Awakens Love: Colossians 1:3–8, Part 4
Faith that truly embraces the hope laid up in heaven reveals itself through good works that are done in love.
3 years, 2 months ago
How Does a Future Hope Awaken Faith Now? Colossians 1:3–8, Part 3
Moses could renounce the pleasures of Egypt because of his coming reward. In the same way, Christians reject the world and put all our hope in Christ.
3 years, 2 months ago
What Is Our Hope Laid Up in Heaven? Colossians 1:3–8, Part 2
Our hope laid up in heaven includes forgiveness of sins, a dwelling in the kingdom of Christ, and an inheritance in light.
3 years, 2 months ago
We Are Not Sons of God Like Jesus Is: Colossians 1:3–8, Part 1
Jesus’s sonship is not like ours. All the benefits we enjoy as sons come to us through the only-begotten, eternal Son of the Father.
3 years, 3 months ago
If God Is Your Father, Grace Flows Continually: Colossians 1:1–2, Part 5
The people who have God as their Father are the recipients of his inheritance, namely, boundless grace and perfect peace.
3 years, 3 months ago
Productive Imprisonment and Beloved Partners: Colossians 1:1–2, Part 4
Prison, for the apostle, was not a time for pity parties, but for productive labor on behalf of local churches.
3 years, 3 months ago
What Does It Mean to Be a Saint? Colossians 1:1–2, Part 3
Every believer is someone who has already been made holy through his union with Christ by faith.
3 years, 3 months ago
The Relational Authenticity and Wisdom of Paul: Colossians 1:1–2, Part 2
The apostle mentions his fellow ministers, in part, to show how important relational dynamics are in the exercise of Christian authority.
3 years, 3 months ago