Overall, Colossians 3:2-12 is displaying this invitation of Holy living by simply revealing the identities of the old self and the new self of an individual. Paul encourages the people to continue their lives here on earth, but to choose to turn from their old self and begin to walk in this new life with Christ. He writes this book as a strategy for Christians to maintain a lifestyle in growing in Christ. One thing to always remember is that just because we have a new life and identity rooted in Christ, doesn’t simply suggest sin isn’t going to stay away that’s when sin is going to attack the most, Paul writes this out of his desire for the people of Colossae to understand this. We are able to question our own lives to see if we have allowed God into our lives or if we continue to live in the “old self.”
The first thing to begin with is simply recognizing what people are called to “put to death” their former lifestyle denying those things to enter in their lives. The best part about it is that we aren’t alone; God wants to help us during this process. We live in a manner focused towards heaven where others are now available to gain a glimpse of Christ through us. The next step is to accept the challenge Paul has given us of walking towards “putting on the new self” and beginning to grow in knowledge of who God is and where our identity is rooted in Him. The image that we now follow is in Jesus Christ. God wanted us to live in this new life being rooted in Christ, and Paul
In conclusion, Paul teachings help us to understand how God views sin and its consequences. His message also reveals God’s righteousness and forgiveness through Christ. Our natural world, our human
Paul wrote the letter to Ephesus in regards to Christians and how their lives should be directed and it explains how Christ has made the ultimate sacrifice and the results of that sacrifice. Some of the results and benefits include spiritual blessings, the gift of salvation through hearing the word of the truth, and the ability to grow closer to God. Also in Paul’s letter, it provides Christians, new and old, an instruction booklet of how we should live our lives according to how God would want us Christians to live our lives. Such information includes what roads are needed to take in order to get closer to God, how achieve spiritual gifts and powers from the Holy Spirit, and the way to protect against the attacks from the evil one. Ephesians 3:16-18 is spoken in the second part of Paul’s letter when he talks about the gift of salvation. Paul prays that his people may be fulfilled with the power through his Spirit in the inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your heart through faith.
For many years the Apostle Paul and his pastoral leadership has given me great insight as to how live life daily. His missionary journey’s as God’s representative has had great influence on my own theological thought and preservation of my faith. The book of Colossians is filled with stories of redemption, knowledge and the power of prayer. The Apostle’s extraordinary life from darkness to light can only be attributed to the Grace of the Lord.
In Romans 1-8 Paul is writing to teach the doctrine of Christ. Although Paul goes into much more depth in these eight chapters, his message ultimately boils down to the following sentence. We have all sinned and deserve death, however, through the redemption and sanctification of Christ we have been saved and should now lead, Christ centered lives of faith.
After reading the Colossians 1: 9-20 passage, it really makes one think about who Jesus Christ really is. This passage describes how Jesus Christ is capable of the unimaginable, and by living life appreciating his work and becoming more knowledgeable of God and who he is. If one loves God and has faith in him, one shall experience spiritual strength, patience, joy, and much more. Because of Christ, our sins are forgiven as he saved us from our sins.
In this passage of the second letter to the Corinthians, Paul addresses several concerns. He is addressing the situation of a man who has sinned not only against himself, but against the Corinthian Church as well. He explains why he wrote a letter rather than bringing sorrow upon them. Paul is sensitive to the Lord’s leading, and in love, writes to the church encouraging them to discipline this man in love for the purpose of restoring him. He urges the Corinthians to be obedient and love the man through forgiving and encouraging him. Paul shares with them his trust in the Lord for the outcome of this matter and how burdened he was for restoration to take place. He warns them of the need to not allow Satan a foothold through this
In Romans 1-3, we are given a description of the state of our natural world. When the Earth was created by God we were given both the gift of Gods glory and the ability to share its abundance. When Adam sinned against God, our natural world died spiritually and was in a state of sin. The atmosphere of the natural world in the time of Paul was full of every sin that could be imagined. Paul speaks of homosexuality and how Rome aimed to conquer other countries, take their Gods and worship them above our one true God. Paul addressed this in his writings and aimed to communicate these sins to the church of Rome. In our modern natural world, we have continued down a path of similar sins. We have used media and social networks to create a pattern
In Philippians 3:13, it says, “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.” Just as C.S. Lewis says ‘There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.’
Minister Hyunhee Kim led the weekly Sunday bible study by first recapping the most recent message about being made in God’s image.
I believe…that because the message of Christ dwells among us, (Christians) I must teach, encourage, and admonish fellow Christians with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in my heart. (Colossians 3:16)
To walk in the new life of Christ, we must abolish sinful ways and put on the clothes of Christ. In Galatians, these clothes are love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. In Paul’s writing, this is what he is asking the Christians in Rome and emphasizing to Timothy.
As with any interpretation of a passage of Scripture, the proper interpretation of Philippians 2:2-11is relied on accurate examination of its context. Paul wrote this letter to the Philippians to thank them for the gift, in which was sent to him by Epaphroditus while in prison. Although most scholars have argued that the current Epistle to the Philippians was basically several separate letters, based on different tones throughout the chapters, in 2:2 it clearly associates the first chapter of the Philippians with the second. The direct context of Philippians 2:2-11 is the sermon to unity found in Philippians 1:27-30. With this, we see Paul urging the Philippians to essentially live as citizens who are worthy of the gospel. He then continued this theme into chapter two where he continued to advise the Philippians to humility.
The meaning of the passage to Paul is to strengthen his brothers in the faith. Paul wrote this to show them that things will not always be perfect and that some times they will face trials but with Jesus all things are possible. Paul also encourages himself through the encouragement of the church of Colosse. I think that when Paul writes to the church’s and tell them what he thinks, encourages them , prays for them, or even just telling them what he face for the gospel, that it gives him a sense of accomplishment or even a sense of why he is doing what he is doing.
Believers have been unified in salvation by grace and are called to live like Christ.
I chose to write my paper on Philippians 3:12-21. Before writing this paper I was not entirely familiar with the reasons for Paul’s letters to the church of Philippi. It was an interesting study once I understood the background and reasoning for Paul’s writings. Paul writes a thank you letter to the Christians at Philippi for their contributions and support in his hour of need, and he uses the occasion to send along some instructions on Christian unity. Paul is also giving them an update on his circumstances. Most of Paul’s letter to the church of Philippi dealt with areas such as joy, rejoice, praise, thankfulness, and attitude.