1. “If Then You Were Raised With Christ”
Colossians 3

2. In our previous lesson
Seek things above
Set your mind on things above
Put to death – ungodly attitudes and actions
Put on the new man
Let the peace of God rule in your hearts

3. In everything give thanks 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Philippians 4:6
Be thankful (3:15)
We need gratitude
In everything give thanks 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Philippians 4:6
Ephesians 5:4
1 Timothy 2:1
Hebrews 13:15

4. Ingratitude a concern Romans 1:21 2 Timothy 3:2
Be thankful (3:15)
Paul demonstrated thanks to God for all things including his brethren Romans 1:8 1 Timothy 1:12
Ingratitude a concern Romans 1:21 2 Timothy 3:2

5. Let His Word Dwell in you (3:16)
His word must be our standard!
It has “all things that pertain to life and godliness” 2 Peter 1:3, 5-6
2 Timothy 3:16-17
James 1:22-25

6. Let His Word Dwell in you (3:16)
His word must dwell within us
Psalm 119:11, Psalm 40:8
Is His word our standard? To appeal to any other standard is to be deluded Galatians 1:6-9

7. Teaching one another (3:16)
We need each other.
Edification – building up Ephesians 4:16 1 Thessalonians 5:14
One way we edify is in our worship – 1 Cor. 14:26
We need to be here – Heb. 10:24-25

8. Do all in the name of the Lord (3:17)
By what authority?
Authority means permission!
Jesus is our source – Matthew 28:18, Luke 6:46
Division is the result of man failing to respect His word
2 John 9

9. Relationships (3:18-4:1)
Relationships are important How we treat each other will determine what we truly are
Husband/wife, parent/child, master/servant, etc.
When we pursue God, our bonds are stronger – Eccl. 4:912, 1 Pet. 3:1-7, Eph. 5:22-33, etc.
Matthew 7:12
James 2:8

10. What are you building with your life?