Taken Captive by Empty Deceit

“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule … Continue reading Taken Captive by Empty Deceit

Truly Thankful

“For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of … Continue reading Truly Thankful

Lying Tongues are Not Kind

Prior to the words following are godly words of counsel in Colossians 3 to those of genuine faith in Jesus Christ, who have died with Christ to sin, and who have been raised with him to walk in newness of life in him. The counsel is to seek after and to set our minds on … Continue reading Lying Tongues are Not Kind

Giving Thanks to God

“And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and … Continue reading Giving Thanks to God

That Your Hearts May be Encouraged

“For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of … Continue reading That Your Hearts May be Encouraged