Colossians 2:6-23
If you noticed i am going back a chapter. I noticed I skipped a passage yesterday so i am going back to cover it.
vs 6-7 Paul is talking to believers, who have accepted Christ. He is encouraging them to continue living in him. Everything they do should be built on that premise as we grow and are strengthened we should be overwhelmed with thankfulness.
vs 8 be careful about what teaching you follow. it could lead you away from Christ without knowing the effect.
vs 9-12 Christ is God. And we are given power through Christ . We are raised through faith.
13-15 You are alive through Christ. It was His death and resurrection that you are able to live.
16-19 Do not let anyone judge you as you are on a journey towards Christ.
vs 20-23 Do not base your faith on human teaching but on what is eternal.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Day 43/61
Colossians 3:5-17
vs 5-11 put to death the sinful desires that plague you. You walked in these ways in your old life, but now you must rid yourself. With your actions and your attitudes you are supposed to represent Christ. You are renewed in knowledge and in the image of your creator.
vs 12-14 the new creation looks like this: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Forgive as Christ forgave you.
vs 15-17 the peace of Christ should rule your hears. the Word of Christ should dwell in you. And everything you do should be in the name of the Lord.
vs 5-11 put to death the sinful desires that plague you. You walked in these ways in your old life, but now you must rid yourself. With your actions and your attitudes you are supposed to represent Christ. You are renewed in knowledge and in the image of your creator.
vs 12-14 the new creation looks like this: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Forgive as Christ forgave you.
vs 15-17 the peace of Christ should rule your hears. the Word of Christ should dwell in you. And everything you do should be in the name of the Lord.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Day 42/61
It has definitely been way to long since I have updated this page. We will be getting back on route to finish this study within the next month. One thing I want to say, even though I have not addressed this Bible study in a while does not mean I have been completely absent from reading scripture. Do not neglect the Word of God.
Colossians 1:15-23
The Supremacy of Christ
vs 15-20- Christ is the image of God. When it talks about image it is referring to the character and integrity of God, not the physical image. Christ created all things, visible and invisible, by Him and for Him. Everything revolves around Christ. He is the head of the church. He is supreme above all things. Through sin (fall of Adam and Eve) we were separated from God. But it was through Christ and His sacrifice on the cross that reconciled us with Him.
vs 21-23 Christ's death was not in vain. It was done to present us as holy, without blemish and free from accusation. Stand firm in the gospel.
Colossians 1:15-23
The Supremacy of Christ
vs 15-20- Christ is the image of God. When it talks about image it is referring to the character and integrity of God, not the physical image. Christ created all things, visible and invisible, by Him and for Him. Everything revolves around Christ. He is the head of the church. He is supreme above all things. Through sin (fall of Adam and Eve) we were separated from God. But it was through Christ and His sacrifice on the cross that reconciled us with Him.
vs 21-23 Christ's death was not in vain. It was done to present us as holy, without blemish and free from accusation. Stand firm in the gospel.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Day 41/61
Philippians 4:10-23
vs 10-13 Paul rejoices greatly in the Lord because he has learned to be content in all circumstances. Whether lacking or in plenty, whether hungry or full, he can do "all things through Chris who strengthens me." But it is only because of the strength Christ gives him. Paul can accomplish nothing on his own.
vs 14-19 Paul shows his thanks for the Philippians for being the first church to give to him and the ministry and reassures them that God will meet their needs.
vs 20 Amen
vs 21-23 closing of the letter to Philippi.
vs 10-13 Paul rejoices greatly in the Lord because he has learned to be content in all circumstances. Whether lacking or in plenty, whether hungry or full, he can do "all things through Chris who strengthens me." But it is only because of the strength Christ gives him. Paul can accomplish nothing on his own.
vs 14-19 Paul shows his thanks for the Philippians for being the first church to give to him and the ministry and reassures them that God will meet their needs.
vs 20 Amen
vs 21-23 closing of the letter to Philippi.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Day 40/61
Philippians 3:17-4:9
vs 17-21 Join together in following this example. Take notes from others you see living this example. Be careful who you are following. They may only have earthly matters on their mind. It is God who will transform us to be like Him.4:1 Stand firm in the Lord
vs 2-3 we work together in the cause of Christ.
vs 4-7 Rejoice in the Lord! Rejoice in the Lord! Paul said it twice so I thought I should. Repetition is used for a reason.Paul wants you to remember this. Be gentle. Do not be anxious.
vs 8 "Whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, praiseworthy, think about these things."
vs 9 put these things into practice.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Day 39/61
Philippians 3:1-16
vs 1-Rejoice.
vs 2-6 Do not put confidence in the flesh. Rather put it in Christ.
vs 7-10 Every thing is a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Jesus as Lord. Everything is considered rubbish/ garbage compared to knowing Christ.
vs 11 "I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection."
vs 12-16 We press on to the goal of perfection. So I forget about what is behind and strain to what is ahead.
vs 1-Rejoice.
vs 2-6 Do not put confidence in the flesh. Rather put it in Christ.
vs 7-10 Every thing is a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Jesus as Lord. Everything is considered rubbish/ garbage compared to knowing Christ.
vs 11 "I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection."
vs 12-16 We press on to the goal of perfection. So I forget about what is behind and strain to what is ahead.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Day 38/61
Phil 1:27-2:18
vs 27-30 conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.
2:1-11 Quite possible my favorite scripture ever.
2:1-4 be like minded with Christ. Have the same love, spirit and purpose. Do not be selfish, be humble. Look to the interests of others.
vs 5 Attitude should be the same as Jesus Christ.
Explanation of Jesus attitude
vs 6 Jesus did not consider himself equal to God.
vs 7 made himself nothing (lowered, humbled)
nature of a servant (washing disciples feet)
human likeness (came from heaven to be like us)
vs 8 obedient to the point of death (not my will but yours)
Reward for Christ's attitude
vs 9 God exalted him to the highest place, name above every name.
vs 10 every one will bow to Christ
vs 11 every tongue will confess
vs 12-13 Work out your salvation- God will work in you.
vs 14-18 Do not complain, so that you will become blameless and pure.
May my life be an offering
vs 27-30 conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.
2:1-11 Quite possible my favorite scripture ever.
2:1-4 be like minded with Christ. Have the same love, spirit and purpose. Do not be selfish, be humble. Look to the interests of others.
vs 5 Attitude should be the same as Jesus Christ.
Explanation of Jesus attitude
vs 6 Jesus did not consider himself equal to God.
vs 7 made himself nothing (lowered, humbled)
nature of a servant (washing disciples feet)
human likeness (came from heaven to be like us)
vs 8 obedient to the point of death (not my will but yours)
Reward for Christ's attitude
vs 9 God exalted him to the highest place, name above every name.
vs 10 every one will bow to Christ
vs 11 every tongue will confess
vs 12-13 Work out your salvation- God will work in you.
vs 14-18 Do not complain, so that you will become blameless and pure.
May my life be an offering
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