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Hey Church!  Let’s do Bible Study together.  Today we will study Colossians 3 from the NET translation.  If you would like to view this translation, please take a look at, Biblehub.com, blueletterbible.org or, biblegateway.com.   

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SECTION OUTLINE THREE (COLOSSIANS 3) Paul writes about the principles of holy living and addresses six types of individuals in regard to this matter.  

I. HOLY LIVING: THE PRINCIPLES (3:1-17) 

A. In regard to the believer's affection (3:1-4) 

1. The place of our affection (3:1-3): We must transfer our affection from earth to heaven. 

2. The person of our affection (1:4): We must direct our affection toward Jesus.   

B. In regard to the believer's spiritual apparel (3:5-17) 

1. What to put off (3:5-9): God's anger comes on those who practice:  

a. Immorality and idolatry (3:5)

b. Anger, malice, slander, and filthy language (3:8)

c. Lying (3:9)  

2. What to put on (3:10-17)

a. A new nature (3:10-11)

b. Compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience (3:12) 

c. Forgiveness and love (3:13-14)

d. God's peace and thankfulness (3:15)

e. The words of Christ (3:16-17)  

II. HOLY LIVING: THE PEOPLE (3:18-25; 4:1): Paul addresses six types of individuals.   

A. Wives (3:18): Submit to your husbands.

B. Husbands (3:19): Love your wives, and never treat them harshly.

C. Children (3:20): Obey your parents. 

D. Fathers (3:21): Don't aggravate your children.

E. Servants (3:22-25): Serve your master as you would serve the Lord.  

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