by HopeCC | Jun 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
As those who have been raised with Christ and rooted in him, Paul encourages believers to put off the old self and put on the new self.
by HopeCC | May 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
A significant part of the Christian life is killing the sin in our lives. However, we can often just assume this means “try harder” or “do better”. Instead, it is seeking out Jesus and killing sin that Christ has already killed....
by HopeCC | May 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Paul exhorts the Colossian church to keep seek the things that are above where Christ is instead of things that are on earth. What does that mean for our daily lives? How do we seek him?
by HopeCC | May 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Paul exhorts the Colossians Christians to beware the apparent “wisdom” of self-made religion (i.e. rules & regulations) because these things are of “no value”. Instead he says the gospel and the Spirit of God give us the only rule that we...
by HopeCC | May 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s easy to allow our walk with Jesus to become defined by rules and regulations instead of by the gospel. In this passage, Paul instructs the church in Colossae to be circumspect of those who pass judgment upon them for not following certain festivals or diet...
