The regional impact of ancient Colossae had been diminished due to the diversion of the local trade route northwest to the cities of Laodicea and Hierapolis. An assembly of believers had been established in Colossae,…
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Paul was in a Roman prison when he wrote the letter to the church at Colossae. In order to combat the fusion of legalism, speculation, and mysticism, he spoke succinctly and strongly about the true…
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The overarching and resounding theme of Paul’s letter to the church at Colossae is the supremacy of Jesus Christ in all of creation and in the provision of redemption. While ministering in Ephesus, Paul influenced…
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“Though bringing people to new birth in Christ through evangelism is essential,” says Eugene Peterson, “isn’t it obvious that growth in Christ is equally essential? Yet the American church does not treat Christian growth and…
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It would serve us well to consider and to heed the words of the ancient Biblical prophets. The present-day church would be revolutionized, resulting in the restoration of contemporary culture. Ezekiel tells God’s people that…
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The present Western-cultural framework for dealing with moral, political, economic, and ethical issues is severely lacking in coherence and clarity. We are adrift in madness and meaninglessness. We choose whatever we desire to condone and…
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“What are people saying about who I am?” “A rabbi, a good teacher, a prophet, a humanitarian.” “But what about you? Who do you say that I am?” “You are the Christ, the Messiah; you…
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“What’s going on here? I can’t believe this! Why doesn’t this bush burn up?” “Moses! Moses!” “Here I am.” “Do not come any closer. Take off your sandals, the place where you are standing is…
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Prophets insist that God is the sovereign center of our lives, “that nothing is hidden from the scrutiny of God, nothing is exempt from the rule of God, and nothing escapes the purposes of God.” …
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