Christ In You 12.06.08

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Today we are studying the book of Colossians, please read Chapters 1-4 in your Bible or you can Click Here to read them online. If the link does not work you can copy and paste this one into your browser: biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%201-4&version=9

Today we are reading about the supremacy of Christ; reconciliation through Christ; a warning against false teaching; the new life in Christ; and Christian virtues. Today's message focuses on the importance of realizing that Christ lives in You and that you are to do All things in His name.

The book of Colossians is the 12th book and 7th epistle of the New Testament and contains 4 chapters. The author of the book is Paul and it was written to the belivers in Colosse who were to share the letter with the believers at Laodecea. The purpose of the letter was to address doctrinal issues in the church. What we are to learn is that Christ is all and is in all.

As we continue reading the Word of God with a desire to please Him in all that we do the Holy Spirit guides us to a deeper understanding and revelation to follow His will. There is no limit to the understanding, strength, and endurance that is made available to every Christian. Jesus Christ alone, through His Word can reveal and meet all of our spiritual needs.

To help us understand the importance of realizing this Paul wrote, "For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist." (Colossians 1:9-17). Notice how often the word all is used here. It is God's desire that we All be led by the knowledge of His will and All become wise and are strengthen with His glorious power.

What follows is the practical expression of the new life in Christ for all believers, "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it." (2:9-15). Once we recieve Chris and are baptised All of our sins are washed away and a new life in Him begins.

As evidence of this new life as Christians, Paul encouraged the new believers to put to death All past sins. "When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Mortify (put to death) therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them." (3:4-7). We are all sinners, but once we are saved we are to be an example to those who still live in sin, do not judge them, just pray for them and continue on with renewing Your Christ filled life.

The Christian that studies God's Word is difficult to lead astray, Paul reminds us, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him." (3:16-17).

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
We earnestly seek You for wisdom regarding the daily circumstances of our lives. Help us to incline our hearts toward You for understanding all that You have to teach us in the lessons of life. During the quiet sessions when Your voice seems silent help us to trust You knowing that You work all things out for our good, for Your glory, and in Your time reference. In Jesus' name........Amen.

Have a wonderful day.
God Bless,
Christina

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