Yet, one might say that Paul’s meaning here certainly includes an answer to early Gnostic ideas, but the meaning also goes beyond those specific ideas. credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation. We were buried with Jesus, and buried under the water. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be
“It would be preposterous indeed for those who had reaped the benefit of Christ’s victory to put themselves voluntarily under the control of the powers which he had conquered.” (Bruce). Among them are
They were the ‘shadows’ that the approaching new age casts before it.” (Wright). What does it mean in verse 8 to be taken captive? 14 With each bull there is to be a drink offering of half a hin of wine; with the ram, a third of a hin; and with each lamb, a quarter of a hin. Sometimes that word means to comfort, sometimes to exhort, but always at the back of it there is the idea of enabling a person to meet some difficult situation with confidence and gallantry.” (Barclay) Paul wanted these Christians to be fit for heroic action. 22 These rules, which have to do with things that are all destined to perish with use, are based on merely human commands and teachings. from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by
Home >> Bible Studies >> Colossians Series >> Colossians 2:1-10 These small group studies of Colossians contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. Every day put one foot in front of the other and then do it again and again. We have therefore created a library of almost one thousand (and growing) inductive Bible studies, which are available for free. 18 How can we recognize false humility? was speaking was "If it were true
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That is why Paul touches back on these themes throughout the letter of Colossians. through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the
3. We have seen we are to be stable and disciplined. The holy man is he who has learned the art of receiving Jesus.” (Meyer). 6 Notice we are to live our lives IN Christ. This is in the court room of heaven where Satan attempts to bring accusations to God about people like he did with Job. We need to be rooted in the Words of Jesus. Application: Christ is worth sacrificing everything we have for. It was high-sounding and seemed highly intelligent. 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead. Therefore, Paul here declares Jesus’ authority over all spirit beings. Outward conformity does not mean inward change. The treasure of knowledge can be ours by the study of the Bible. do you subject yourselves to regulations—— "Do not touch, do not taste,
What was Paul's goal for the the work he was doing on their behalf? Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be
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c. As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him: This is a wonderful rule for Christian living. We can achieve happiness and security not through physical riches, but through a vibrant relationship with Christ. 13b He forgave us all our sins, 14 having canceled the charge of our legal debtedness,which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. We are not hopeless. 3. iv. They are disarmed, except for their ability to deceive and to create fear. Do not let anyone who delights in
Paul recognized that the battle for the souls of these individuals was a spiritual battle. John also dealt with this false teaching in 1 John 4:2-3 and other passages. // end hiding from old browsers -->, "I know
They don’t want their weight to wildly fluctuate. 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him. fully convinced in his own mind. Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it. What did you do? Why was Paul struggling for the Colossian believers as mentioned in Colossians Chapter 2 verse 1? If you want to remain stable in your faith read your Bible and pray every day. It may be easy to say “I will sacrifice everything.” It can be harder to choose one thing we like to sacrifice for God. What kind of struggle was Paul referring to in verse 1? From the context, the only struggling Paul could be doing while under house arrest in Rome would be that of prayer. using——according to the commandments and doctrines of men? “Christ, in this picture, is the conquering general; the powers and authorities are the vanquished enemy displayed as the spoils of battle before the entire universe.” (Vaughn), iii. 2. 18 Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you. ground. All the fullness of the Godhead bodily: The false teaching among the Colossian Christians was something like an early form of the Gnostic heresies that would come later. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts
The curse of Adam is gone. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. But in his isolation he is not obeying the commands to spread the gospel and love his neighbor, nor can the people around him see his witness and testimony for the Lord. Christians are therefore free to keep a kosher diet or to observe the sabbath if they please. What is two plus two? hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical,
In the one case, they are to bear much fruit; in the other, they are to grow up to be a habitation of God through the Spirit.” (Clarke). How can we prepare both ourselves and our children for facing and standing up successfully to these worldly ideas all around us? If they were a shadow, how did they function to show the real thing? He chooses to remain single and live on the absolute bare necessities. b. 8. Do you find your Christian life just about rules, regulations, and
c. According to the basic principles of the world: The ancient Greek word translated basic principles is stoicheia. Our identification with Jesus in both His death and resurrection (as mentioned before in Colossians 2:12) becomes the foundation for our Christian life, instead of our law-keeping. Have you ever had a burden for somebody you have never met? Do you
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2:20 If you died with Christ from the elements of the world,
This is for a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the Lord. The spiritual circumcision which Paul is speaking about is when we were made a part of the family of God and we were made new creatures. “As he was suspended there, bound hand and foot to the wood in apparent weakness, they imagined they had him at their mercy, and flung themselves on him with hostile intent. But, far from suffering their attack without resistance, he grappled with them and mastered them, stripping them of the armor in which they trusted, and held them aloft in his outstretched hands, displaying to the universe their helplessness and his own unvanquished strength.” (Bruce). Many lack full assurance about the character of God and are unconvinced that He is really good and loving. Let me know your feedback on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube (@CoffeeandBibleTime). “It seems probable that the false teachers set a high value on circumcision, and urged it on the Colossians, not as indispensable to salvation, in which case Paul would have definitely attacked them on this point, but as conferring higher sanctity.” (Peake), iii. Most of the Colossian Christians had never seen his face in the flesh. am about to spit you out of my mouth. General Epistles
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How can a believer be firmly rooted in the faith? A popular children’s song goes like this, “Read your Bible, pray every day, pray every day, pray every day. wealth and do not need a thing.’, "Here I am! We remain faithful and connected to Jesus (our Head), and God gives the increase. than another; another man considers every day alike. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. ", "For
7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. "Be shepherds of God’s flock that is