Good morning,
This week we will learn how to walk in Christ. We will at the heavenly focus (1-4), how to live a holy life (5-17), and living the Christian life in all relationships. We will be encouraged and challenged as we study Colossians 3.
COLOSSIANS 3-STANDARDS OF CHRIST
PRACTICAL LIVING FOR BELIEVERS IN JESUS CHRIST
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. (3:17)
INTRODUCTION
In Chapter 2 Paul exhorts the Colossians’ to walk in Christ. Today we will learn how.
1. Heavenly Focus (1-4)
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Chapter 2 taught us that we are complete in Christ. Christ shed His precious holy blood for our sins. He forgave all our sin and nailed it to His cross. With those things in mind, He wants us to “…seek those things which are above…” and “…Set your affection on things above…”. Is that we strive to do or is affections still on earth.
Unfortunately, we forget that our home is NOT on earth, but is heaven. The way we live our lives should demonstrate to whom we belong.
Tomorrow we will learn how to live a holy life.
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001
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