There is the tyranny of the urgent that presses against the necessity of the important. Most things which are urgent are not important and most things which are important are not urgent.” (Dwight D Eisenhower). We need to get our… Read More ›
Colossians
Christian Reply To Secular Humanism – Colossians 2:8
The battle between Christianity and Secular Humanism is the primary war of the 21st century. There are a number of conflicts between Christianity and Secular Humanism and there can be no compromise as the two are clearly enemies when you… Read More ›
To Work Is To Worship – Colossians 3:23
How do you feel about going to work? Is it something you look forward to or detest? 1 – Back to the beginning God intended mankind to work from the beginning. See Genesis 1:26-17. It came before the fall so… Read More ›
When It Hurts To Forgive – Colossians 3:12-13
There are times when it is difficult to forgive. It can even seem impossible to forgive. Think of a difficult situation you have gone through. Think of someone you may hold a grudge against. What do you do when it… Read More ›
The Mystery Of God Revealed – Colossians 1:3-29
The Church at Colossae was tormented with false teachers who were trying to mystify the Gospel. There is no mystery any more thanks to the gospel! God has always been a revealer throughout history. The revelation of God has been… Read More ›
Symbol or Significance? – Colossians 2:11-12
The false teachers required their converts to submit to circumcision. It was considered necessary for salvation. The symbol became the main thing. See Acts 15:24-31. 1 – The symbol The origin of circumcision is found in Genesis 17. It was… Read More ›
Stay Centred On Christ – Colossians 3:1-4
The world is in chaos with the reversal of the financial markets, earthquakes, storms and other calamities. It is like labour pains upon a pregnant woman. The signs are becoming more and more intense and closer together. What are we… Read More ›
Paul’s Heart for the Church – Colossians 2:1-5
Paul was struggling for Christ to be formed in them in Colossians chapter one. Now in chapter two, Paul talks about his struggle for the Church. There was an attack on the early church. The Colossians heresy required works for… Read More ›
Paul At Prayer – Colossians 1:3-5
Paul affirms people for what they are doing well before he comes to the difficulties. He has words of thankfulness. What news did he hear about the Church at Colossae? Paul commends them for their spirituality. This is the most… Read More ›
Introduction To Colossians – Colossians 1:24-2:6
Because of the rising tide of human philosophies confronting us today, no New Testament book speaks with more relevancy than does the epistle to the Colossians. Not only do we live in an atomic and space age, but in the… Read More ›