Examining the Greek grammar behind Paul’s use of the dative phrase “in Christ” shows us that it’s not just a phrase, but something with depth and substance that can help us to grow spiritually. VF-2256 Colossians 1:1-2

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The historic patterns of settlement and wars by various peoples in Asia Minor helps us to understand how heretical doctrines out of paganism got into the Colossian church.  Paul wrote this letter to saints, faithful ones and brothers in Christ.  Sainthood is not what Catholic traditions have made it: all who are chosen to be set apart by God are Saints. VF-2255  Colossians 1:2

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An introduction to the book of Colossians, including the history of Colossae and background for the letter. Paul, an ambassador in chains by the will of God, had a purpose for writing the letter to the Colossians, and that purpose is still relevant to us today. Colossians 1:1 VF-2254

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Evil can be blatant but is often very subtle.  The bible provides many examples in the Old and New Testaments to help us to recognize evil when we encounter it.  Christ’s response to the temptation from the devil is the example to follow, we are to fight evil with the word of God. His power is greater than any other power that comes against us. VF-2407

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Jesus repeatedly spoke of things that must come to pass, things that are necessary or inevitable.  He has fulfilled the things He said He must do regarding His death and Resurrection.  There are also things He told us we must do, and things that must happen as a fulfillment of prophecy before the end. VF-2406

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Not much has changed from the time of the early church. By 90 A.D. it had been infiltrated with apostasy and heresy. Countering this attack, the apostle John wrote to his congregation, instructing them to be connected in fellowship to God, and to one another; simple instructions that are often misunderstood, but if followed will continue to keep the church in-check and on-track. VF-2405 1 John

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There are many things to be thankful to God for.  Be grateful that He has chosen you and made you part of His plan and part of the body of the church.  Expressing gratitude to God is the hallmark of a regenerate heart, and it is an integral part of your faith commitment. Colossians 3:15 VF-2305

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Addresses the congregation about each individual’s responsibility to help build the church. Uses Jonah as an example of one who, like many in the congregation, ran away from his calling and reminds them of the price that he paid to go to Tarshish. VF-1841 Jonah 1:3

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This Pastoral Speech is a wake-up call to get back to hilarious giving, using four "E's" (Exhortation, Exemplary, Expedient and Expression) to teach what every person's responsibility is. Those who have the Spirit of Christ are expected to exceed expectations, not just by getting tithes and offerings in the mail regularly, but also by rebuilding and getting on the front lines. VF-1896 Romans 8:9

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Zechariah's visions have a New Testament application for our understanding of the work of the Holy Spirit. The imagery of the candlestick shows how God's Spirit illuminates what we are to do in our human responsibility, while He supplies the power that keeps flowing to let us take that light out into a darkened world. God refuses the earthly methods of human might and power for deliverance and instead provides His Spirit to clear the obstacles that come in the way of any work for God. Zechariah 4:1-7 VF-2111

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