“6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” (Colossians 2:6-7) Anytime you see the word “therefore” in the Bible, it means that the context becomes important. Stop and ask, what is…
“17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18a And he is the head of the body, the church.” (Colossians 1:17-18a) Noticeable Relationship Between The “Head” and The “Body” : “And he (Jesus Christ) is the head of the body, the church.” (Colossians 1:18a) “Now you are the body of…
Colossians 1:13-23 Paul starts off with the Father. “He (the Father) has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” (Colossians 1:13-14) “In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of…
“To the man he said, “Because you listened to your wife’s voice and you ate from the tree that I commanded, ‘Don’t eat from it, cursed is the fertile land because of you; in pain you will eat from it every day of your life.” (Genesis 3:17) [CEB]
“So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” (James 4:17) [ESV] What’s The Problem With Sin? → You were born with a propensity to sin. “… I feel I am a slave to my sinful desires. Sin masters me. I don’t even understand the things…
Transformation: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2) [ESV] “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or…
Series Theme Verse: Proverbs 4:20-23 [NCV] Today’s Text: “Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” (Romans 12:2) [NLT] Why Should You Manage Your Mind? • Because your thoughts control your life.“Be careful how you think; your life…
“My child, pay attention to my words; listen closely to what I say. Don’t ever forget my words; keep them always in mind. They are the key to life for those who find them; they bring health to the whole body. Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.” (Proverbs 4:20-23) [NCV]…
“My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh. Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” (Proverbs…
Six Convictions That I Build My Life On: • It’s all about God. “For everything comes from God alone, everything lives by his power, and everything is intended for his glory.” (Romans 11:36) [LB] Implication: Loving God is my first priority! “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul…