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No matter what, once you truly belong to Jesus, you are HIS, and if you are HIS you will remain HIS. This does not mean a perfect life, but one that is marked with evidence and imperfect progress walking in newness of life and not returning to a life of death. Ryan Stevenson sings of this question in his song "No Matter What" and it leads us to examine a letter from Paul and Timothy to the Colossians.     Let Scripture answer your many questions about whether or not you can lose your salvation.

On this week's episode I discuss:

• Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
  • Context
  • Read the envelope
  • Rewrite/summarize in your own words
  • Slow down
  • Make observations
  • Make a list
• Exploring the topic of perseverance of the saints (remaining a Christian)
  • Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology
  • Wayne Grudem Audio Presentation Part 1
  • Wayne Grudem Audio Presentation Part 2
• Paul and Timothy were thankful because their faith and love born out of hope of what eternity holds - Colossians 1:3-5
• The confident hope mentioned here is the same as in Episode 238
• The result of the gospel received is a changed life - Colossians 1:6-8
• Believers still need prayer for (Colossians 1:9-12)
  • complete knowledge of God's will
  • spiritual wisdom and understanding
  • strength
  • endurance
  • patience
  • joy
  • gratefulness
  • community
• God rescued us and transferred us into His Kingdom - Colossians 1:13-14
• Jesus is everything...first...preeminent - Colossians 1:15-20
• We were once separated and now we are reconciled - Colossians 1:21-22
• Our responsibility is to continue to believe, stand firmly, and not drift - Colossians 1:23
• No matter what, once you truly belong to Him you are HIS, and if you are HIS you will STAY His

 

  Additional Resources

• Lyrics and chords - Worship Together
• The Story Behind the Song "No Matter What" by Ryan Stevenson - CCM Magazine

This Week's Challenge Read Colossians for yourself. Read it several times. Read it with a pen in your hand rewriting phrases, making lists, and writing down observations. If you h

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