“IF YE THEN BE RISEN WITH CHRIST” (How to WALK on EARTH…like someone SEATED in HEAVEN) Colossians 3:1–17

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION 7 LETTERS of JESUS to 7 CHURCHES (Revelation 2 and 3)

INTRODUCTION 7 LETTERS of JESUS to 7 CHURCHES (Revelation 2 and 3) 7 LETTERS of PAUL to 7 CHURCHES (Romans through Thessalonians)

INTRODUCTION 7 LETTERS of JESUS to 7 CHURCHES (Revelation 2 and 3) 7 LETTERS of PAUL to 7 CHURCHES (Romans through Thessalonians) CORRELATION???

INTRODUCTION JESUS’ FINAL LETTER... “LAODICEA”

INTRODUCTION JESUS’ FINAL LETTER... “LAODICEA” FOUND 5 OTHER TIMES IN N.T.

INTRODUCTION JESUS’ FINAL LETTER... “LAODICEA” FOUND 5 OTHER TIMES IN N.T. ALL IN COLOSSIANS!

INTRODUCTION JESUS’ LETTERS = 7 Periods of Church History

INTRODUCTION JESUS’ LETTERS = 7 Periods of Church History LAODICEA = 1901 to Rapture

INTRODUCTION JESUS’ LETTERS = 7 Periods of Church History LAODICEA = 1901 to Rapture There is a special application of Colossians to the Laodicean church period!

INTRODUCTION LAYOUT of COLOSSIANS

INTRODUCTION LAYOUT of COLOSSIANS DOCTRINAL: Chapters 1 and 2

INTRODUCTION LAYOUT of COLOSSIANS DOCTRINAL: Chapters 1 and 2 PRACTICAL: Chapters 3 and 4

INTRODUCTION Chapters 3 and 4... RELATIONSHIPS:

INTRODUCTION Chapters 3 and 4... RELATIONSHIPS: GOD. (3:1-17)

INTRODUCTION Chapters 3 and 4... RELATIONSHIPS: GOD. (3:1-17) FAMILY. (3:18-21)

INTRODUCTION Chapters 3 and 4... RELATIONSHIPS: GOD. (3:1-17) FAMILY. (3:18-21) WORK. (3:22-4:1)

INTRODUCTION Chapters 3 and 4... RELATIONSHIPS: GOD. (3:1-17) FAMILY. (3:18-21) WORK. (3:22-4:1) LOST WORLD. (4:2-6)

INTRODUCTION Chapters 3 and 4... RELATIONSHIPS: GOD. (3:1-17) FAMILY. (3:18-21) WORK. (3:22-4:1) LOST WORLD. (4:2-6) CHURCH. (4:7-18)

INTRODUCTION Chapters 3 and 4... RELATIONSHIPS: GOD. (3:1-17) FAMILY. (3:18-21) WORK. (3:22-4:1) LOST WORLD. (4:2-6) CHURCH. (4:7-18)

SETTING THE CONTEXT…

Colossians 3 1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

SETTING THE CONTEXT… The meaning of being “RISEN WITH CHRIST” from Colossians 2.

Colossians 2 12 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.

Romans 10 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

1 Corinthians 12 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

Romans 6 3  Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:

1 Corinthians 15 3  For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Romans 1 16  For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Ephesians 2 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Ephesians 1 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

Colossians 2 12 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.

Colossians 3 1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

SETTING THE CONTEXT… The meaning of being “RISEN WITH CHRIST” from Ephesians 2.

SETTING THE CONTEXT… The meaning of being “RISEN WITH CHRIST” from Ephesians 2. Note: Paul’s letter to the EPHESIANS and his letter to the COLOSSIANS are often referred to as TWIN Epistles.

Ephesians 2 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

Colossians 2 12 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.

Ephesians 2 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

Colossians 3 1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4)

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4) SEEK

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4) SEEK the things ABOVE (3:1)

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4) SEEK the things ABOVE (3:1) SET

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4) SEEK the things ABOVE (3:1) your AFFECTION on things ABOVE. (3:2) SET

Colossians 3 1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Matthew 6 24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Matthew 6 19  Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

1 John 2 15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

James 4 4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

2 Corinthians 11 2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

Colossians 3 1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

SEEK =

What we’re FOCUSED ON and in PURSUIT OF. SEEK = What we’re FOCUSED ON and in PURSUIT OF.

What we’re FOCUSED ON and in PURSUIT OF. SEEK = What we’re FOCUSED ON and in PURSUIT OF. The “things above” (positive)

What we’re FOCUSED ON and in PURSUIT OF. SEEK = What we’re FOCUSED ON and in PURSUIT OF. The “things above” (positive) NOT the “things on earth” (negative)

SET =

SET = “MIND”

SET = “MIND” Also includes HEART

What we THINK about and CARE about. SET = “MIND” Also includes HEART What we THINK about and CARE about.

Colossians 3 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

5 Kinds of people in this Room Tonight:

5 Kinds of people in this Room Tonight: Jesus has “NO PLACE” in my life.

5 Kinds of people in this Room Tonight: Jesus has “NO PLACE” in my life. Jesus has “A PLACE” in my life.

5 Kinds of people in this Room Tonight: Jesus has “NO PLACE” in my life. Jesus has “A PLACE” in my life. Jesus has a “PROMINENT PLACE” in my life.

5 Kinds of people in this Room Tonight: Jesus has “NO PLACE” in my life. Jesus has “A PLACE” in my life. Jesus has a “PROMINENT PLACE” in my life. Jesus has a “PREEMINENT PLACE” in my life.

5 Kinds of people in this Room Tonight: Jesus has “NO PLACE” in my life. Jesus has “A PLACE” in my life. Jesus has a “PROMINENT PLACE” in my life. Jesus has a “PREEMINENT PLACE” in my life. Jesus “IS” my life!