Title: The Battle Within: Winning Rules
Text:
Colossians
3: 1 - 17
Rule
1: Set your heart vs.
1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things
above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Definition: Set your hearts
translates the Greek “seek” (RSV), which is further expanded in verse 2 by keep your minds fixed.
1. We’ve died
2. Our life is hidden with Christ (3b)
3. Christ is our life (4a)
4. Christ will come again (4b)
5. We will appear with Him in Glory (4c)
2. Our life is hidden with Christ (3b)
3. Christ is our life (4a)
4. Christ will come again (4b)
5. We will appear with Him in Glory (4c)
Rule
2: Silence your
emotions vs. 4 Put to death, therefore, what belongs
to your earthly nature…
Definition:
The
figurative expression put to death is
a forceful one and should be retained if possible.
Rule
3: Showcase your relationships vs. 12 Therefore, as God's chosen people,
holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility,
gentleness and patience.
Rule 4: Secure yourself in Christ vs. 15 Let the peace of God rule in your
hearts…
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