Paul compares the four things that we are judged by in out modern culture to those we should aspire after as followers as Christ. In the world, our identity is tied up in what we look like, what we do, what we have and who we know. But in Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul instructs us to put our focus on what is above!
Bruce continues the series “Rooted in the Gospel” with a look at some of the false teaching that had crept into the church at Colossae and explains some of the “isms” that had tried to replace the truth of the gospel. As Christians, 2000 years later, we need to be on our guard against similar thinking that is packaged in a different form but leads us away from the simple truth of the good news of salvation and spiritual life found in Jesus Christ alone.
Michael considers the mystery of “Christ in you”, the hope of glory as we continue in the series in Colossians.
Bruce brings us into the heart of the theme of the book to the Colossians, looking at who is Jesus Christ, the very reason we can be rooted in the gospel. Bruce takes us through the truth of the supremacy of the Lord Jesus Christ in relation to God, to creation and to us, God’s people; the church.
Michael Harber continues in the series, “Rooted in the Gospel”, looking at two key themes: 1. How knowing God’s will is a practical and spiritual exercise but starts with accepting the gospel and 2. How we are rescued from darkness and brought into the Kingdom of Christ through the act of redemption – the foundation of the gospel message.
Michael Harber sets the context for our next series in the book of Colossians and begins the series looking at definition of the true gospel and considering the faith, hope and love of these New Testament christians and the example of Epaphrous, a faith servant of Jesus Christ.