The Glory of Christ in Paul’s Letter to the Colossians

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The Glory of Christ in Paul’s Letter to the Colossians

Background

Deceptive Dangers High sounding philosophy Old Testament Ritual Laws Mystical Visions Asceticism

Who is this Jesus Christ? Image of the Invisible God First Born of all Creation By Him all things were created All things were created for Him In Him all things hold together Head of the Body, the Church The Beginning First Born from the Dead The Reconciler

Living with Christ 1. We start with Him: 3v4: “Christ is your life.” 2. We walk with Him: 2v6: “rooted and built up in Him.” 3v15: “The peace of Christ” 3v16: “The Word of Christ” 3. We serve Him: 3v24: “You are serving the Lord Christ.” 1v28: “Him we proclaim…”

So What??? Be on our Guard Be strong in God’s Word Re-discover a sincere and pure devotion to Christ