We end our study in Colossians with this session. Paul gives specific “how-to” instruction about our prayers lives: be devoted, be alert, be thankful, be interceding. Paul asks for intercessory prayer for himself and his missionary work. This is a strong encouragement for us to pray for missionaries! Then Paul exhorts all believers to take advantage of all opportunities for the gospel, “conducting yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity,.” A fitting close for the instruction of this tremendous epistle!

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Paul includes a very strong warning statement at the end of chapter three about God’s judgment on those who do evil. For those outside of Jesus Christ the judgment is unavoidable, impartial, and consequential. Paul then goes on in chapter four to give the final “role” instruction. His teaching to “masters” (and all who are in similar authority positions) actually revolves around the Golden Rule. In verse two we begin to look at look four important points about prayer.

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Paul moves on to instruction regarding the master-slave relationship. Even in this difficult reality Paul teaches on what the godly response is to be. We also note the application here to the employer-employee relationship. Additionally, Paul addresses the matter of, “whatever you do…” We look at five points related to that all-encompassing statement and the “reward of the inheritance” for serving God faithfully.

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Paul continues his instruction in the matter of the biblically-defined family. Children are to be obedient to parents. We note that the Scripture does not take this matter flippantly or lightly at all. Parents, perhaps especially fathers here, are to train their children up ultimately, first and foremost, to be disciples of Jesus. We look at some very practical matters in this process.

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Paul begins his teaching on relationships, starting with the family. In this session we focus on the husband-wife relationship, that is, submission and headship. Paul notes that these roles are ordained by God. We recognize that the marriage roles are rooted in the unchangeable historical facts of creation.

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Colossians 3:16-17

Paul gives us the several essentials of a Christian’s walk with Christ. The word of God, instruction from the Scripture, worship within the body of Christ, and being thankful to God. A combination of these practices in the Christian life enables believers to live as Paul instructs us in verse seventeen: do anything and everything unto the Lord with thanksgiving.

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Colossians 3:13-15

Paul mentions three essential relational components that must be practiced between Christians. First is the matter of forgiveness. We look at four crucial promises implied when we forgive someone. Second, Paul addresses the putting on love. This is agape love, the true biblical ideal. It is very important to understand this type of love. It should define us. Third, Paul tells us that the peace of Christ should rule between believers, the very thing to which we were called.

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Colossians 3:12

Paul begins to sum up what the “renewal” and the putting on of the new self mean. He begins with three words that are foundational to the Christian faith: chosen, holy, and beloved. He then lists five matters of godly character that Christians are to strive for, to “put on.” We look at these five qualities in detail.

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Colossians 3:10-11

We look at the practical side of how we are able to be renewed, per Paul’s instruction. The renewal and what Paul calls “the true knowledge” is about making us like Christ, who created the new self in us. We consider the many means, some very difficult, that the Lord may use for this purpose. Paul uses four contrasting comparisons in verse eleven to make it clear that God’s desire is for all to be saved.

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