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Notes on Colossians 1:25, 26

PaulIn the passage before us, the apostle Paul talks about his own ministry. Read More...
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Notes on Colossians 1:24

bible-reading"I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church." Read More...
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More Notes on Colossians 1:21-23.

crossNice little sermon outline from yesterday’s post, huh? Yes, but it’s missing something. At the time, I was very consciously leaving out point #5: The Means of Reconciliation. Read More...
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Notes on Colossians 1:21-23.

humility_6The apostle Paul has been emphasizing the greatness of Christ. The verses just before this speak of Christ as the Head of the Church. Paul now personalizes the message: reminding his readers of the way Christ has changed their lives: reconciling them to God. Read More...
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Notes on Colossians 1:18-20

Jesus-Body_of_ChristBy virtue of his resurrection, Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church. Read More...
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Notes on Colossians 1:16,17

Christ_the_King-12Christ does not belong to us alone. Christ is the Savior of all. Christ is not only found within. Christ is found all around. Read More...
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Notes on Colossians 1:15

candle-drwIn his rebuttal to the Colossian "worship of angels", the apostle Paul directs his readers’ attention to Jesus Christ. Christ is the focus of our faith. Read More...
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Notes on Colossians 1:13, 14

greek-nt-openThe apostle’s prayer is followed by a statement about the Gospel’s effect on his readers’ lives. Read More...
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