The Exegete

Paul addresses his readers about the second of three deadly doctrines in this section of chapter two. The problem at hand is that of angel worship which was being brought into the Colossians church. We look at six dangers of angel worship as well as several warnings about the characteristics of those who practice this type of idolatry.

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Paul begins here in Colossians 2:16, and continues to the end of the chapter, to address three deadly doctrines of legalism, angel worship, asceticism. In this session we look at the dangerous and common problem of legalism. Paul mentions five areas of legalistic potential: food, drink, festivals, celebrations, and the Sabbath day.

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Paul continues to address the four results of being made alive together with Christ. The third result is the canceling out of “certificate of debt” against us. The fourth result is that the debt is nailed to the cross. The power of the cross is seen in the disarming of the “rulers and authorities.” Paul says that it was by the cross of Christ that the triumph came.

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Paul addresses our spiritual burial with Christ through the work of the cross and also our spiritual resurrection as a result of faith in Jesus. Although we were formerly spiritually dead, He made us alive together with Christ. Paul states the first two of four results of being made alive together with Him.

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Paul continues to emphasize our position in Christ. We are “made complete” in Him. We take a look at the practical implications of that statement. We are also circumcised spiritually in Him. This is a circumcision that sets us free from the otherwise necessary dominion of sin. Additionally, Paul, yet again, gives us another facet of Christ’s deity; He is head over ALL rule and authority.

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In this lesson Paul makes a strong and Irrefutable statement about the deity of Jesus Christ. Paul has talked previously about our willing captivity to Jesus Christ as opposed to being captives to Satan and the world. What does life look like as a willing captive to Jesus? Four points: bring every thought captive to Christ, follow the Master’s agenda, be satisfied with what the Master gives, and recognize that what the Master gives will always be best and what we truly need.

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In the session, Paul instructs his readers to be devoted, not deluded. Don’t be fooled by Satan’s deception or by persuasive worldly philosophies even though they may sound wise or profound. Paul exhorts us to five important practices: walk in Christ, be firmly rooted in Him, be established in your faith just as you were instructed, and always overflow with gratitude and thanksgiving to the Lord.

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In the lesson, Paul mentions four struggles that he faces on behalf of the Colossian church and must address for their edification. First, that their hearts may be encouraged, not discouraged by wrong teaching. Second, that they may be knit together, rather than divided by false teachers. Third, that they may attain to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding the truth of God. And, fourth, that they may have a true knowledge of Jesus Christ Himself.

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Verses 26-29.

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In verses 23-25, Paul continues addressing the all-important matter of being firmly established and steadfast in our walk with Christ. He talks about his own position in the church including the reality of suffering and his own willingness to do so on behalf of believers and in obedience to the Lord. God may call us to the same! Additionally, Paul mentions three positions he has in Christ’s church: minister, steward, and preacher.

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