Colossians
Taken Captive to Empty Deception
“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ. For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete, and He … Continue reading Taken Captive to Empty Deception
Serve The Lord Christ
“Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward … Continue reading Serve The Lord Christ
Marriage Held in Honor
“Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them.” (Colossians 3:18-19 NASB1995) We, as Christian women who are married to our husbands, are to be in subjection (submission, subordinate) to our husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. But not just … Continue reading Marriage Held in Honor
Death to Immorality and Evil Desire
“Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who … Continue reading Death to Immorality and Evil Desire
God’s Callings On Our Lives
“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; that I may make … Continue reading God’s Callings On Our Lives
Conducting Ourselves With Wisdom
“Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.” (Colossians 4:5-6 NASB1995) We who believe in Jesus Christ to be Lord and Savior of our lives are the … Continue reading Conducting Ourselves With Wisdom
The Preaching of The Word
“Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am supplementing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions in behalf of His body, which is the church. I was made a minister of this church according to the commission from God granted to me for your benefit, so that I might … Continue reading The Preaching of The Word
What is Biblical Faith?
“We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints… “For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and … Continue reading What is Biblical Faith?
Run With It 