Growing in the Word

Jim Jarrett is our Bible teacher, and today he introduces us to the book of Galatians. Over the course of the next several months, we'll be making our way through this epistle, from beginning to end.

Today we bring you Jim's final message in his verse by verse series through Colossians. If you capsulized this letter, it would be a loving warning to the church of Colossi that they had strayed from the true gospel and were more interested in philosophy and "higher thought" than the real message of repentance and salvation through Christ. Sound familiar? That's what's so great about God's word - it's as relevant today as it was when these words were written.

Today Jim brings us part one of his final study in Colossians. One of the great truths we learn in these last verses is that the gospel message is for everyone, not just a select few people. Paul was adamant about this when he wrote his epistles, and it's still true today. We live in a country and a world that is desperately seeking truth, love and satisfaction usually in there wrong places. We have the truth - and we should be sharing it!

There's nothing like having a really close friend, wouldn't you agree? Someone who is a confidant, and encourager, always there when you need them. As Paul ended his letter to the Colossians, he told them of his friends - who were going out to spread the gospel, as Paul sat in a jail cell. Here's pastor Jim with our study, in Colossians chapter four, verses seven through eighteen.

As we continue studying one of the most exciting books in the New Testament, we'll look once again at the fourth chapter of Colossians. Paul was known as a man who liked to challenge the Christians around him to strive to be better - and in turn to change the world for better. In Colossians four, verses seven through eighteen we see a great example of a good challenge for all of us.

Have you ever had that feeling that someone was watching you? Well, if you're a Christian, that feeling is legitimate, because the world is watching. We have an awesome responsibility as believers to live a pure and holy life - so the world will see the difference Christ has made in our lives.

It's amazing how so many useful insights can come from a small letter like Colossians, but we've learned many, many things during our study, and there are many more insight in store for today, especially in the area of the workplace. Again, we'll be in Colossians chapter three and the beginning of chapter four today.

There's nothing like having a really close friend, wouldn't you agree? Someone who is a confidant, and encourager, always there when you need them. As Paul ended his letter to the Colossians, he told them of his friends - who were going out to spread the gospel, as Paul sat in a jail cell.

Today on Growing in the Word we'll continue our study in Colossians.... a letter Paul wrote that we should keep in our hearts and minds and reread often! Today were looking at the last few verses of chapter three, and we'll get into the relationship between employers and employees. As in every other area of life, there are right and wrong ways for both bosses and workers to act.

The book of Colossians is one of the most read and most loved books in the bible because it paints a perfect picture of Jesus Christ as our Lord and savior. Paul's words in this letter are inspiring, and challenging. Today's message will be a challenge for parents - especially fathers - to have proper relationship with their children. Can you be an effective parent if you're more of a friend than a parent to your kids?