God Centered Life

It’s sometimes thought that as one becomes more holy, one becomes more out of place in our world. From one perspective, that may be true, but what about from the perspective of eternity? Is a journey towards holiness actually a natural progression? We’ll look at that question in this study.

Colossians 3:9-11

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A prophet looks ahead. A prophet of hope anticipates good things ahead. If we’ve failed miserably, can we still anticipate good things ahead? Is it possible to fail so miserably that we’re outside the realm of hope? Our objective is to gain a perspective of how our failure measures up to God’s promises and love.

Zechariah 8:1-23

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“It just comes naturally.” But what comes naturally? Paul tackles the old nature, and how a relationship with Christ goes to work building a new nature. Part of that new nature is reflected in telling the truth to each other, and ourselves.

Colossians 3:9-11

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What is it that distinguishes a Christian? Is lifestyle a strong indicator that an individual is a Christian? If not, why not? While Paul addresses this question to his readers in Colossae, the admonition lands powerfully for us today.

Colossians 3:1-2

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Being a rule follower is a good thing, right? Or is it? Our study today helps us sort out rules that have been added to the essential truth of the Gospel and as such, become dangerous to our faith.

Colossians 2:20-23

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Christianity, and religion…. the same thing? Or is there a danger to let subtle additions get in the way of our core relationship with Christ? And what exactly is that danger? Paul addresses this in our study passage.

Colossians 2:16-19

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Is it possible for good things to get in the way of the best thing? Paul addresses his readers’ attention to good things… things that have become more important than the main truth those things are pointing at.

Colossians 2:11-12

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The prophet has laid down the law for those who have violated God’s law, those who are not Holy. He has pointed out that we need to be reconciled with God. And then, in a move of pure hope, he points out how this understanding of our condition sets us up for a significant dose of good news.

Zechariah 5:1-4

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It’s a heartwarming slam dunk—the person in need is told to open the door, revealing an ample supply of just what they desperately needed. It would be sad to watch that person continue to search, but is that what we do in a spiritual sense? What exactly is “fullness"? That’s the focus of our study.

Colossians 2:9-10

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“Distracted by bright, shiny things!” Does that describe anyone you know? Perhaps, you? In this study, Paul addresses the spiritual equivalent of bright, shiny things and warns against falling for false teachings.

Colossians 2:8

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