No outward sign, like that of circumcision, can fix you if your heart is not close to God. In the Old Testament circumcision was intended to be a sign of the covenant with God, but even then, God made it clear His focus was on the heart. Christ has already accomplished this act of circumcision in the inner man of the Christian, freeing us and conforming us to His covenant perfectly, as only He can. Why would we need to add to what He has done in us? Christ set us free. VF-2282 Colossians 2:11

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It's time for the church of Jesus Christ to reform itself because we, like the Colossians, have been led astray by all the add-ons. It's time for us to get back to the epicenter of our faith: all that we need is in Christ. Every part, every nature, every dimension of the deity dwells in Him, so how could we ever think of adding anything else? VF-2281 Colossians 2:9-15

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The church, both Catholic and Protestant has grafted on traditions to the faith that are not Biblical. We are to follow after Christ, not the traditions of men that distract from the pure faith. VF-2280 Colossians 2:8

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We cannot understand the problems of where we are without looking to history. Church history is full of examples of the traditions of men being substituted in place of the word of God and the message of salvation by faith in Christ. The Protestant Reformation sought to bring people back to the pure source of the word, but even the Protestant Church has its add-ons. Study the word and focus on your personal relationship with God. He will transform your life. VF-2279 Colossians 2:8

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Colossians 2:6 is the perfect text to show us that the modern-day evangelist's altar call, inviting us to "receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior" is actually quite blasphemous! Treating this passage correctly, the difference is in the details. To "receive" is not to receive the individual, the Son of God, but rather to receive the message, the good news of Jesus Christ: that new management has come to help us start walking, keep walking, and stay connected by faith as we are on the path to spiritual maturity. VF-2278 Colossians 2:6

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The deception of those that would twist the word of God with enticing words was a problem in the early church and still continues today. It is very easy to be beguiled by false teaching that sounds reasonable and persuasive. The safeguard is to stay connected to Christ through the Word and remain steadfast in your faith. VF-2277 Colossians 2:4-5

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The body of Christ is supposed to be knit together in love, not ripped apart. Without being knit together in Christ's love, the church cannot survive. Paul addressed the Colossians with pastoral concern, reminding them to focus back on Christ and to be knit together in the agape love of God. When the problems come, this love of God through Christ should be our common bond. Christ is the unifying force. VF-2276

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The church today is in spiritual danger, just as the church at Galatia was. The Apostle Paul instructed them not to be deceived by those who tried to lead them back to works and the law instead of faith in Jesus Christ alone. You will reap what you sow. The works of the flesh are a mockery of God, but if you seek Him in faith, He will put His Spirit in you, and you will bear fruit unto Him. Sowing to the Spirit leads to a harvest of life eternal. VF-2562

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In God's book, there's a type of pain that has a purpose. Whether it's physical or mental, if it leads us closer to God, then it's not destructive. It's redemptive pain. In 2 Corinthians 12, the Apostle Paul describes this as a "thorn" in the flesh. More specifically, it was a messenger of Satan that was given to him by God to keep him humble and always depending on God. If you're wrestling with something that won't go away, and you find yourself asking the question, "Is this of God, or of the devil?" then this message is for you. VF-2561 2 Corinthians 12:1-12

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God repeatedly describes us as "sheep," and Christ as our Shepherd. We need to be led and guided, because by nature, we wander astray and are unaware of the dangers around us. Christ is the remedy for our fallen condition: God laid all our sins on Him, and we have been redeemed. He provides all the spiritual sustenance we need. His sheep know His voice, and we are to follow Him. VF-2560 Isaiah 53, Psalm 23

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