Solomon-s book, Ecclesiastes was written, according to the Larger Catechism of the Westminster Confession of Faith, -to convince and convert sinners, to comfort and build up believers unto salvation.- ----The introductory passage of the Ecclesiastes launches us into the contrast between Life Under the Sun and Life above the Sun. King Solomon reminds us that Life Under the Sun is short -verses 1-3-, Life Under the Sun is Elusive -verses 8-11-, Life Under the Sun is also -verses 4-9- repetitive. The underlying message of Ecclesiastes is that Life Above the Sun is Joyful.

Solomon-s book, Ecclesiastes was written, according to the Larger Catechism of the Westminster Confession of Faith, -to convince and convert sinners, to comfort and build up believers unto salvation.- ----The introductory passage of the Ecclesiastes launches us into the contrast between Life Under the Sun and Life above the Sun. King Solomon reminds us that Life Under the Sun is short -verses 1-3-, Life Under the Sun is Elusive -verses 8-11-, Life Under the Sun is also -verses 4-9- repetitive. The underlying message of Ecclesiastes is that Life Above the Sun is Joyful.

The introduction to the book of Psalms starts off in Psalm 1 contrasts the way of the wicked with the way of the righteous. Psalm 2 contrasts the kingdom of God which is also the kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of Christ with the kingdom of this world and the spirit of this age.----Psalm 64 sets us in the center of the conflict between the kingdom of this world or the spirit of this age and the Kingdom of Heaven, the Kingdom of Christ, and the Kingdom of Heaven.----In verses 1-6 we see the Persecutors. In verses 7-8 we see the Boomerang. In verses 9-10 we see the Praise.

The introduction to the book of Psalms starts off in Psalm 1 contrasts the way of the wicked with the way of the righteous. Psalm 2 contrasts the kingdom of God which is also the kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of Christ with the kingdom of this world and the spirit of this age.----Psalm 64 sets us in the center of the conflict between the kingdom of this world or the spirit of this age and the Kingdom of Heaven, the Kingdom of Christ, and the Kingdom of Heaven.----In verses 1-6 we see the Persecutors. In verses 7-8 we see the Boomerang. In verses 9-10 we see the Praise.

This final summary of the Letter to the Colossians is focused on the pre-imminence of the Lord Jesus Christ found in Colossians 1-13-29. We see Christ Our King in Creation -verses 13-18-, Christ Our Priest in Redemption -19-23-, and Christ our Prophet in His Church -25-29-.

This final summary of the Letter to the Colossians is focused on the pre-imminence of the Lord Jesus Christ found in Colossians 1-13-29. We see Christ Our King in Creation -verses 13-18-, Christ Our Priest in Redemption -19-23-, and Christ our Prophet in His Church -25-29-.

In Paul-s letter to the Colossians, he declares, in Chapter 1, the Doctrine of Christ Jesus- Pre-Eminence. ----In Chapter 2, Paul declares the Dangers of not defending Christ-s Pre-Eminence from Empty Philosophies, Religious Legalism, or Man made disciplines. ----In Chapter 3 - 4, Paul demonstrates Christ-s Pre-Eminence in personal purity, Christian fellowship, in the home, in daily work and in our Christian Witness and our Christian Service.----In our Christian Witness we manifest Christ-s Pre-Eminence by walking with wisdom toward those who are outside -5-, having our speech always seasoned with grace -6A- and mixed with salt -6B-.

In Paul-s letter to the Colossians, he declares, in Chapter 1, the Doctrine of Christ Jesus- Pre-Eminence. ----In Chapter 2, Paul declares the Dangers of not defending Christ-s Pre-Eminence from Empty Philosophies, Religious Legalism, or Man made disciplines. ----In Chapter 3 - 4, Paul demonstrates Christ-s Pre-Eminence in personal purity, Christian fellowship, in the home, in daily work and in our Christian Witness and our Christian Service.----In our Christian Witness we manifest Christ-s Pre-Eminence by walking with wisdom toward those who are outside -5-, having our speech always seasoned with grace -6A- and mixed with salt -6B-.

In Colossians 4-2-6, the Apostle Paul is introducing the conclusion of his letter to the Colossian church. He is calling them to be earnest in prayer, to be vigilant in prayer, devoted in prayer, and thankful in prayer.

In Colossians 4-2-6, the Apostle Paul is introducing the conclusion of his letter to the Colossian church. He is calling them to be earnest in prayer, to be vigilant in prayer, devoted in prayer, and thankful in prayer.