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Colossians 1:24-25: Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to…
Colossians 1:21-23 reads: And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the…
Colossians 1:19-20 reads: For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. Verse 19 says that all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell in him, which means Christ is…
We are living in the last times. This isn’t some prediction based on current events, but a simple teaching of the Bible. The time between the first and second coming of Christ is referred to in the New Testament as the “last days.” Eschatology is the study of last things. When we think of end…
From the blog this week: We continued our Social Distancing Devos through the book of Colossians. The Lord’s Supper Online? “As many in this emergency situation are being creative in making online worship engaging, there still are a few churchly things that may be a bit more perplexing to figure out. The ordinances are on…
Today we’ll look at Colossians 1:18, but I’ll read vv. 15-20 in its entirety: He [Christ] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities–all things were created through…
Today we’ll look at Colossians 1:16-17, but I’ll read vv. 15-20 in its entirety: He [Christ] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities–all things were created through…
Today we’ll look at Colossians 1:15, but I’ll read vv. 15-20 in its entirety: He [Christ] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities–all things were created through…
From the blog this week: EPIC: An Inspirational Journey Through Church History. Also, be sure to check out the Social Distancing Devos through the book of Colossians! Practice Hospitality, Especially during COVID-19 “COVID-19 is not going to overcome the world. Christ is. “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this…
During this time of social distancing, use your extra time at home to dive into the word of God. I’m praying these devotions through the book of Colossians will assist as you study and apply Scripture. To listen to the podcast, click the links at the bottom of the article. God bless you all through…