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  • Christ Has Set Us Free (Colossians 2)

    Colossians contains ancient insights that are eerily relevant in our culture today. Though the philosophies and cultural pressures have new names and angles, Pauls’ prescription remains the preventative cure for them as well as us.
    Colossians 2:1-3 The Apostle Paul has never met the Colossians but he wants to encourage them to stick with what they have learned about Christ. In him God has hidden incredible treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Christ is a big deal. He’s not just another religious teacher or life-coach guru.
    Colossians 2:4-10 If he can just get the Colossians to grasp how highly God has exalted Christ that will protect them from getting taken in by other religions and philosophies that are harmful to them. Christ is all sufficient and above other rulers and authorities so there is no need to go elsewhere or augment their faith with other allegiances and practices. God dwells in Christ fully (Col 1:19; 2 Cor 5:17) and wants to dwell in them/us as well (Eph 3:19).
    Ephesians 1:20-23
    20 …he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. 22 And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
    Colossians 2:11-15 Christians need not take on Jewish practices to find salvation since through the cross God has made a new kind of forgiveness available. Rather than the expression of Rome’s power to strip and disarm rebels, the cross is where God has defeated the authorities and triumphed over them. The cross is not an embarrassment or cause for shame, but a cosmic victory!
    Colossians 2:16-17 We shouldn’t let people push us around and judge whether we practice or don’t practice dietary restrictions, Jewish festivals, or the Sabbath. We have freedom in Christ to embrace these shadows or not.
    Colossians 2:18-23 Asceticism is denying pleasure. Certain philosophical sects taught that pleasure was inherently evil and truly enlightened people should resist gratifying their bodily appetites. Paul comes against this strongly, arguing that Christians should not enslave ourselves to “elemental spirits.” Though strict denial sounds wise, it actually doesn’t help in stopping the indulgence of the flesh. Today, we have the opposite pressure acting on us–hedonism. Commercials tell us, “You deserve this.” Social media users declare, “I’m doing this for me.” Our movies urge us to “Be true to yourself.” All of this is pressure to embrace our desires and live them out regardless of what anyone else says. Whether asceticism or hedonism, Christ has set us free.

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    50 min
  • New Creation (Colossians 1)

    Colossians 1:2 “Who are at Colossae” can be understood as a parenthesis for the epistle is written to all the church then and now. (4:16) Epistle is addressed to the saints (holy ones) and faithful brethren, not unbelievers or unfaithful.
    3 — God is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, clearly, He is not Jesus Christ. Giving thanks is a major theme in the epistle and may even be considered one of the main aims.
    5 — The big three: faith, love, and hope — 1 Corinthians 13:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:8
    1 Peter 1:4 — Hope is laid up for you in heaven. Our hope is not to live in heaven but protected by God for the future when His kingdom comes. Dee’s memorial service
    6-8 — The great good news (gospel) is our hope — this life is not our end and therefore not our all and all. Understanding the Kingdom propels us into godly living. 1 John3:1 and 2
    9-12 prayer:

    • Filled with knowledge
    • Spiritual wisdom
    • Spiritual understanding
    • Walk worthy
    • Please Him
    • Bear fruit
    • Increase in God’s knowledge
    • Strengthened with all power
    • Steadfastness and patience
    • Joyously giving thanks

      • 12 — After prayer, back to hope – Ephesians 5:8 and 9 Doberman, pincher, Chihuahua; what do you call a deer with no eyes?
      13 — We still live in a dark world, but darkness no longer rules us. In the day, darkness will disappear forever. We have been transferred into His Kingdom. Are we in His kingdom?
      14 — Emancipated slave or Israel from Egypt. We are redeemed, but we have not yet received the fullness. Our hope is full redemption, entering the Promised Land.
      15 — Image of the invisible God – he is the image, not God — Hebrews 1:3
      1 Corinthians 15:20; Romans 8:29; Revelation 1:5 — What does firstborn of all creation mean? The answer must be understood in the context of the entire Bible and not just this epistle. Who was the first person born? When was Jesus born? 9/11/3BC, so what does it mean when it says he is the firstborn of all creation?
      Colossians 1:18 — He is the beginning, the firstborn of the dead. Jesus is the first born of the new creation.
      16 — Yahweh is the Creator. Genesis 1:1; Psalm 96:5; 146:5 and 6; Isaiah 40:12-31 Yahweh is the only eternal one; no one was with Him when He first created.
      17 — Ephesians 1:19-23 Jesus was promoted to this position of superiority by the resurrection and ascension.
      20 — We are reconciled and now have peace.
      22 — Because of Jesus, we now are holy, blameless, and without reproach.
      23 — “If” – We must maintain. The reason for the prayer is in verses 9-12.
      26 — Romans 16:25 and 26; Ephesians 3:5-9
      27 — Because we now have Christ in us, hope is certain.

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      51 min
    • Sanctified in Christ

      1 Corinthians 1:2
      In Christ Jesus we have been sanctified, made holy, called to be saints (holy ones). This calling is not because we were so holy but because of what God did through Christ on our behalf.
      1 Corinthians 1:26-31
      It was through His doing in Christ Jesus that we have sanctification. There is therefore no boasting.
      1 Corinthians 6:9-11
      God can wash anyone in Christ Jesus, cleanse us, and sanctify us through the spirit of God.

      Through the accomplished work of Christ on the cross, we have been sanctified through his sacrifice (Hebrews 10:10).

      We have not been left alone, but rather we have the spirit and the word of truth.

      2 Thessalonians 2:13 — Sanctification by the spirit and faith in the truth
      1 Peter 1:2 — By the sanctifying work of the spirit, to obey Jesus Christ

      Christ has not left us on our own. We have the holy spirit, and we have the word of truth.

      John 14:16-17 — Through the spirit of truth, Christ will be in you!
      John 14:25 — The holy spirit will teach all things and will bring all that Jesus said to our remembrance.
      John 16:5-7 — Jesus sent “the Helper” to us.
      John 17:16-19 — Jesus prayed that his disciples would be sanctified in truth.
      Romans 6:1ff
      We no longer need to be slaves to sin. We have Christ in us!! We have the holy spirit! We have the word of truth! We have been freed from sin, enslaved to God, and derive the benefit, resulting in sanctification!!!

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      43 min
    • Be Ye Holy

      Matthew 5:8 — Pure in heart will see God.
      Matthew 7:6 Holiness is a great treasure that is to be honored and upheld dearly.
      1 Peter 1:1 and 2 — “Sanctifying” refers not only to the activity of the holy spirit in setting man apart unto salvation and transferring him into the ranks of the redeemed, but also to enabling him to be holy even as God is holy. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17; Ephesians 1:4

      Why does God want us to be holy? So that He can fellowship with us.

      Acts 9:13, 32, 41; Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:2 Followers of Christ are called saints (holy ones) 60Xs. The word “Christian” occurs only 3Xs in the Scriptures, two of which are in a debasing way.
      1 Peter 1:13-16 Be you holy for I am holy
      Leviticus 11: 44-47 The Hebrew word that was translated “consecrate” is also translated “sanctified” and “holy.”
      Leviticus 19:1-4 Holiness was and is connected with obedience to the commandments of God.
      Leviticus 20:6-13 God sanctified us so that we would live holy lives.
      Romans 12:1-2 Today, the saints are to present themselves as a holy sacrifice to God.
      1 Peter 1:15-25 The reward for holy living is the good life and most importantly fellowship with your Father and Lord Jesus.
      1 Thessalonians 4:1-9

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      44 min
    • Christian Sexual Ethics 14: Judge Not; Judge

      14: Judge Not; Judge by Vince Finnegan

      (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=72)

      The sexual immorality of our time influences everyone from our children to every adult. Society is determining the moral ethics that are contradictory to the scriptures. Everyone who participates in the class will be given an understanding that will help to combat the evil onslaught and to live a Godly life. Children, parents and grandparents will benefit from the biblical ethics set forth in this… To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=72

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    • Christian Sexual Ethics 13: Singleness and Modesty

      13: Singleness and Modesty by Sean Finnegan

      (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=72)

      The sexual immorality of our time influences everyone from our children to every adult. Society is determining the moral ethics that are contradictory to the scriptures. Everyone who participates in the class will be given an understanding that will help to combat the evil onslaught and to live a Godly life. Children, parents and grandparents will benefit from the biblical ethics set forth in this… To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=72

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    • Christian Sexual Ethics 12: Ever-loving Arms

      12: Ever-loving Arms by Vince Finnegan

      (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=72)

      The sexual immorality of our time influences everyone from our children to every adult. Society is determining the moral ethics that are contradictory to the scriptures. Everyone who participates in the class will be given an understanding that will help to combat the evil onslaught and to live a Godly life. Children, parents and grandparents will benefit from the biblical ethics set forth in this… To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=72

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    • Christian Sexual Ethics 11: Prostitution, Incest, Rape, and Polygamy

      11: Prostitution, Incest, Rape, and Polygamy by Sean Finnegan

      (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=72)

      The sexual immorality of our time influences everyone from our children to every adult. Society is determining the moral ethics that are contradictory to the scriptures. Everyone who participates in the class will be given an understanding that will help to combat the evil onslaught and to live a Godly life. Children, parents and grandparents will benefit from the biblical ethics set forth in this… To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=72

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    • Christian Sexual Ethics 10: Questions about Gay and Lesbian Christians

      10: Questions about Gay and Lesbian Christians by Sean Finnegan

      (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=72)

      The sexual immorality of our time influences everyone from our children to every adult. Society is determining the moral ethics that are contradictory to the scriptures. Everyone who participates in the class will be given an understanding that will help to combat the evil onslaught and to live a Godly life. Children, parents and grandparents will benefit from the biblical ethics set forth in this… To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=72

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    • Christian Sexual Ethics 9: Biblical Boundaries for Same-Sex Attraction

      9: Biblical Boundaries for Same-Sex Attraction by Sean Finnegan

      (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=72)

      The sexual immorality of our time influences everyone from our children to every adult. Society is determining the moral ethics that are contradictory to the scriptures. Everyone who participates in the class will be given an understanding that will help to combat the evil onslaught and to live a Godly life. Children, parents and grandparents will benefit from the biblical ethics set forth in this… To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=72

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