Drinking in the grace of God in Christ in Colossians
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1 Drinking in the grace of God in Christ in Colossians
2 God made butterflies to get all the nourishment they need from just a few kinds of flowers. Butterflies don t go to the wrong flowers to drink.
3 God made humans to get all the spiritual nourishment we need from one flower, the grace of God in Christ. We can stop searching at the wrong flowers! Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation.
4 The grace of God in Christ
5 What does Christ s death provide from God to nourish us in spirit?
6 What does God give us in Christ when we trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation?
7 The Grace of God in Christ in the book of Colossians Let s go on a treasure hunt! (Click on each chapter to go to it.) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. Colossians 2:9-10, ESV
8 People around the world have similar thirsts love strength acceptance friendship wisdom joy peace not guilty, forgiven victory heaven
9 Many think beauty, music, booze, cars, sports, romance, sex, money or homes satisfy our thirsts.
10 Jesus Christ offers to satisfy our thirsts love strength acceptance friendship wisdom joy peace not guilty, forgiven victory heaven If anyone thirsts, come to me and drink
11 Christ s death provides what God gives to satisfy our deepest thirsts.
12 If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, 'Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water. John 7:37-38, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown, although the author s name is on the right but unclear
13 From the book The Grace of God in Christ: Sixty days of enjoying Jesus Christ and God s riches of grace in Christ. by John Crozier ebook at John is a Pastor and missionary training Korean missionaries in South Korea. His Doctor of Ministry is from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois (Chicago). Contact John at: johncrozieris@gmail.com
14 John s carefully calibrated study of the believer s blessings in Christ is superbly done! It breathes Scripture exalts Christ is most practical and adaptable. These truths are much needed in our time. Highly recommended. Dr. David Larsen Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
15 Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV), copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
16 Study Colossians verse by verse with Dr. Grant C. Richison Verse-by-Verse Commentary with Dr. Grant C. Richison exposes the mind of God to the mind of man by expounding individual books of God s Word verse-by-verse. Each study expounds a passage, forms a principle out of that passage, and shows how to apply that principle to your life.
17 Dedicated with great appreciation to Dr. Grant C. Richison Pastor, Expositor, Visionary, Leader of leaders, Pastor to Pastors You introduced me to the concept of the inner and outer circle in Christ. You encouraged me as I added specific riches of grace to develop the in Christ circle. One of the great privileges in my life has been to be under your visionary leadership and Bible exposition at Grant Memorial Baptist Church.
18 Highly recommended Use this PPT together with the free 20 page Bible study, The Grace of God in Christ in Colossians available at
19 The Grace of God in Christ in the book of Colossians Let s go on a treasure hunt! (Click on each chapter to go to it.) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. Colossians 2:9-10, ESV
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21 In Colossians, what grace is given to us in Christ, like gifts attached to Christ s cross?
22 We are in Christ To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ in Colossae Col 1:2, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown although the author s signature is here on the right
23 Made saints (holy ones) set apart to God in Christ To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ in Colossae Col 1:2, ESV unholy in sin holy in Christ Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. various copies on internet, original source unknown
24 Made brothers and sisters in Christ To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ in Colossae Col 1:2, ESV
25 In Christ the Lord gives us overflowing grace Grace to you and peace from God our Father Col 1:2, ESV
26 The Lord is at peace with us Me My sin Justified by faith Christ SHALOM Christ the righteousness of God various copies on internet, original source unknown Peace with God provides the fullness of God s favor and grace. Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. Grace to you and peace from God our Father Col 1:20, ESV Justification replaces alienation, life in Christ in the Spirit (sanctification) replaces fruitlessness, and the hope of eternal life (glorification) replaces hopelessness. We have peace with God through his grace in Christ.
27 The Lord gives us the hope of glory the hope laid up for you in heaven Col 1:5, ESV not shifting from the hope of the gospel Col 1:23, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown Christ in you, the hope of glory Col 1:27, ESV
28 Praise and thank the Lord for each of his riches of grace in Christ! Praise that personally applies God s Word moves God s truth from the head to the heart, and changes Bible study into fellowship with God. Praise for Christ s finished work is like drinking God s grace in Christ. Praise expresses our delight in what we receive in Christ. Praise completes our joy; it adds to our joy. The moment we stop at the end of each grace we have in Christ to thank the Lord, a wonderful change takes place in our soul. It s the difference between looking at a cool drink on a hot day and drinking it!
29 What does God delight in more than all else? God himself, in all his infinite holiness and perfections! We are made in God s image to find joy in God in his infinite holiness and perfections. God is different than all else. God is better than all else. There is a joy in God that is different than and better than joy in anything else. Stopping to praise and thank God for God and his grace in Christ gives us joy in God that is different and better than joy in anything else.
30 Epaphras our beloved fellow servant Col 1:7, ESV The Lord loves us Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. various copies on internet, original source unknown various copies on internet, original source unknown In 1:7 and 4:7,9,14, note individuals beloved by both God and Paul: Epaphras (1:7), Tychicus (4:7), Onesimus (4:9), and Luke (4:14). In 3:12, all God s people are beloved.
31 The Lord makes us servant slaves of Christ Epaphras our beloved fellow servant Col 1:7, ESV crown by Arthur Lee servant = doulos = slave. A slave of Christ is very positive. Our hearts are under the authority of one Master, the Lord Jesus Christ, no longer slaves under the authority of sin or Satan. We are freed from slavery to sin to love and obey the Lord alone, serving others in love, as Jesus did. ClipArtETC
32 The Lord makes us ministers of Christ, the gospel, and the church various copies on internet, original source unknown He is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf Col 1:7, ESV Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. the church, of which I became a minister Col 1:24-25, ESV the hope of the gospel... of which l, Paul, became a minister Col 1:23, ESV minister = diakonos = servant (not doulos slave as in 1:7)
33 the LORD We are in the Spirit Your love in the Spirit Col 1:8, ESV Dove Bible Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. Because of errors centering on wrong views of Christ, the emphasis in Colossians is on life in Christ in whom dwells the fullness of God and wisdom, and 1:7 is the only direct reference to the Spirit. You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you Rom 8:9, ESV
34 Why is there a Bible and cross inside the dove? Because of the serious problem around the world with many sincere Christians who are disconnecting the Spirit from the Bible and the cross of Christ!
35 Why is there a Bible inside the dove?
36 the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God Eph 6:17, ESV All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable... that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Tim 3:16-17, ESV Today, many think the Spirit regularly gives new words from God. This is disconnecting the Spirit from the Bible. The sword of the Spirit is the word of God (Eph 6:17). The Spirit uses Scripture to make us complete, equipped for every good work (2 Tim 3:16-17).
37 Why is there a cross inside the dove?
38 He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. John 16:14, ESV all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Col 2:2-3, ESV Today, so many new words focus on personal words to individuals or groups and not Christ s person and work. No! Out of balance! The focus of the Spirit who inspired the Word of God is to reveal the mystery of God in Christ centered in the mystery of the cross. The focus of prophecy is the truth about Jesus, For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy Rev 19:10.
39 Error often occurs by a distorted emphasis making small big and big small. The connection of the Holy Spirit to the Bible and Christ s cross is supposed to be big. Don t make this small compared to new words and personal words.
40 The Lord pours his love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit given to us Dove and Bible Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us Rom 5:5, ESV Pariah Springs Trinidad and Tobago Eco Adventure Tours The love you have for all the saints... your love in the Spirit Col 1:4,8, ESV
41 We are in the Spirit We love the saints in the Spirit God pours his love into our hearts by the Spirit Dove s Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints,... your love in the Spirit Col 1:3-4, 8, ESV
42 In Christ, we know God and his will the word of truth, the gospel,... you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth... that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,... increasing in the knowledge of God. Col 1:5,6,9,10, ESV Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. To know the Lord is to be in personal love relationship with him where he shares his heart and mind with us in his Word so we walk in him
43 In Christ, we bear fruit in every good work Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. Col 1:9-10, ESV
44 In Christ, we bear fruit in every good work Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing John 15:5, ESV
45 The Lord strengthens us with his spiritual power Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. We are strengthened with God s power, Christ s power, and the Spirit s power in us to do his will May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father Col 1:11-12, ESV
46 Made saints (holy ones) set apart to God in Christ giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light Col 1:12, ESV unholy in sin holy in Christ Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. various copies on internet, original source unknown
47 The Lord gives his saints an inheritance in God s light various copies on internet, original source unknown giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light Col 1:12, ESV
48 The Lord gives his saints an inheritance in God s light various copies on internet, original source unknown And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb Rev 21:23, ESV
49 Inheritance Document This is to verify that is an heir of God and fellow heir with Christ to reign forever with Christ in the kingdom of God signature : Jesus Christ The Lord gives his saints an inheritance as heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ We are children of God... heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ Rom 8:16-17, ESV Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world Matt 25:34, ESV
50 The Lord delivers us from the domain of darkness and transfers us to the light of the kingdom of the Son Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. dominated by darkness He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son Col 1:13, ESV Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation.
51 We are in Christ his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins Col 1:13-14, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown, although the author s signature is here on the right
52 The Lord ransoms and redeems us in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins Col 1:14, ESV chains of sin dove Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. various copies on internet, original source unknown various copies on internet, original source unknown redeemed = freed from slavery to sin by Christ s ransom payment into fullness of life in Christ in the Spirit; bought back to belong to God
53 God covers our sins God cancels our debts God sends away our sins God frees us from our sins God lifts off (nasa) our sins God removes our sins from us The forgives us Lord God treads our sins underfoot God casts our sins into the sea God blots out / wipes out our sins God remembers our sins no more God washes, cleanses us from sin God casts our sins behind his back God does not count our sins against us in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins Col 1:14, ESV
54 Praise and thank the Lord for each of his riches of grace in Christ! Praise that personally applies God s Word moves God s truth from the head to the heart. Praise and thanks changes Bible study into fellowship with God. Praise for Christ s finished work drinks in God s grace in Christ. Praise based on God s Word changes everything! See for yourself! The moment we stop at the end of each grace we have in Christ to thank the Lord, a wonderful change takes place in our soul. It s the difference between looking at a cool drink on a hot day and drinking it!
55 What does God delight in more than all else? God himself, in all his infinite holiness and perfections! We are made in God s image to find joy in God himself, in all his infinite holiness and perfections. God is different than all else. God is better than all else. There is a joy in God that is different than and better than joy in anything else. Stopping to praise and thank God for God and his grace in Christ gives us joy in God that is different and better than joy in anything else.
56 Why was Jesus the happiest person ever? Why did God anoint Jesus with the oil of gladness beyond all others? You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions Heb 1:9, ESV. Jesus loved God and his ways of righteousness and hated wickedness more than anyone else. His joy in God that was different and better than joy in anything else was made complete by walking in righteousness. When we love to walk with Christ in God s ways of righteousness and do not seek joy in the ways of wickedness, our taking time to delight in the LORD with Word-filled praise will be anointed with the greatest joy.
57 various copies on internet, original source unknown, although the author s signature is here on the right Who is Jesus? In Colossians 1:15-20, if the false teachers taught that there were other powers we need to know in order to have all God s fullness and wisdom, how does Paul refute this error as he describes the person and work of Jesus Christ?
58 Jesus Christ s pre-eminence over creation 1: He is the image of the invisible God, (the invisible God made visible) the firstborn of all creation. (the inheritor of all creation, not the first created) 16 For (because) by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things (in time and superiority), and in him all things hold together. (16-17 explain in what sense Jesus is firstborn of creation. Jesus inherits all because he created and upholds all.)
59 Christ s pre-eminence over the new creation 1: And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, (the inheritor of the resurrection, and the first raised in an eternal resurrection body) that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
60 various copies on internet, original source unknown Therefore, in 1:15-20, Paul refutes the false teachers doctrines that there were other powers we need to know in order to have all God s fullness and wisdom. Jesus Christ is preeminent over all else, Creator of all, Upholder of all, Inheritor of all, the fullness of God. Lesser powers Christ created can t add to God s fullness and wisdom in Christ!!
61 The Lord places us under Christ as Head; we are members of Christ s body, the church And he is the head of the body, the church Col 1:18, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown, Although the author s signature is here on the right
62 various copies on internet, original source unknown although the author s signature is here on the right The Lord will glorify us with a resurrection body like Jesus And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent Col 1:18 ESV
63 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross Col 1:19-20, ESV God s Son Photo John Crozier God S I N Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. The Lord reconciles us enemies of God are made friends who walk with God in Christ in the Spirit
64 The Lord is at peace with us Me My sin Justified by faith Christ SHALOM Christ the righteousness of God various copies on internet, original source unknown Peace with God provides the fullness of God s favor. Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. making peace by the blood of his cross Col 1:20, ESV Justification replaces alienation, life in Christ in the Spirit (sanctification) replaces fruitlessness, and the hope of eternal life (glorification) replaces hopelessness.
65 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him Col 1:21-22, ESV God s Son Photo John Crozier God S I N Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. The Lord reconciles us enemies of God are made friends who walk with God in Christ in the Spirit
66 Are you stopping at each grace in Christ to drink with thanks? eyes from freeclipart.com many copies on internet, original source unknown Or do you just look at the drink?
67 The Lord presents us holy, blameless and above reproach before him My sin Christ Justified by faith Me Christ the righteousness of God holy, blameless, above reproach And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him Col 1:21-22, ESV
68 Personal application In Colossians 1:23, how should we respond to God s grace in Christ? Col 1:22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, Col 1:23 if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister.
69 The Lord gives us the hope of glory the hope laid up for you in heaven Col 1:5, ESV not shifting from the hope of the gospel Col 1:23, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown Christ in you, the hope of glory Col 1:27, ESV
70 The Lord makes us ministers of Christ, the gospel, and the church various copies on internet, original source unknown He is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf Col 1:7, ESV Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. the church, of which I became a minister Col 1:24-25, ESV the hope of the gospel... of which l, Paul, became a minister Col 1:23, ESV minister = diakonos = servant (not doulos slave as in 1:7)
71 The Lord places us under Christ as our Head; we are members of Christ s body, the church his body, that is the church Col 1:24, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown Although the author s signature is here on the right the Head, from whom the whole body... grows Col 2:19, ESV
72 The Lord makes us ministers of Christ, the gospel, and the church various copies on internet, original source unknown He is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf Col 1:7, ESV Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. the church, of which I became a minister Col 1:24-25, ESV the hope of the gospel... of which l, Paul, became a minister Col 1:23, ESV minister = diakonos = servant (not doulos slave as in 1:7)
73 Praise and thank the Lord for each of his riches of grace in Christ! Praise that personally applies God s Word moves God s truth from the head to the heart, and changes Bible study into fellowship with God. Praise for Christ s finished work is like drinking God s grace in Christ. Praise expresses our delight in what we receive in Christ. Praise completes our joy; it adds to our joy. The moment we stop at the end of each grace we have in Christ to thank the Lord, a wonderful change takes place in our soul. It s the difference between looking at a cool drink on a hot day and drinking it!
74 The Lord makes us to know God s mystery, to know Christ to make the word of God fully known, the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory Col 1:25-27, ESV To know Christ is to be in personal love relationship with him where he shares his heart and mind with us in his Word so we walk in him
75 The Lord makes us to know God s mystery, to know Christ To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory Col 1:25-27, ESV One aspect of the mystery of Christ previously veiled but now revealed in Jesus was that Christ would dwell in Gentiles and Jews by faith. In Christ there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all Col 3:11
76 Made saints (holy ones) set apart to God in Christ the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints Col 1:26, ESV unholy in sin holy in Christ Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. various copies on internet, original source unknown
77 Christ dwells in us No one in the Old Covenant clearly understood that when Messiah came, he would dwell in his people by the Holy Spirit. That Messiah would also dwell in Gentiles by faith was not expected at all. This is a part of the mystery of Christ once concealed now revealed! Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. Christ in you, the hope of glory Col 1:27, ESV Christ is all, and in all Col 3:11, ESV
78 The Lord gives us the hope of glory Christ in you, the hope of glory Col 1:27, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown If reconciliation with God (1:22) by faith in Christ s death results in Christ dwelling in us, we have full assurance (hope) God will also glorify us in Christ. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory Col 3:4, ESV
79 We are in Christ To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ in Colossae Col 1:2, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown Although the author s signature is here on the right
80 We are in Christ Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ Col 1:28, ESV
81 The Lord strengthens us with his power Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. We are strengthened with God s power, Christ s power, and the Spirit s power in us to do his will Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works in me Col 1:28-29, ESV
82 What does God delight in more than all else? God himself, in all his infinite holiness and perfections! We are made in God s image to find joy in God himself, in all his infinite holiness and perfections. God is different than all else. God is better than all else. There is a joy in God that is different than and better than joy in anything else. Stopping to praise and thank God for God and his grace in Christ gives us joy in God that is different and better than joy in anything else.
83 Why was Jesus the happiest person ever? Why did God anoint Jesus with the oil of gladness beyond all others? You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions Heb 1:9, ESV. Jesus loved God and his ways of righteousness and hated wickedness more than anyone else. His joy in God that was different and better than joy in anything else was made complete by walking in righteousness. When we love to walk with Christ in God s ways of righteousness and do not seek joy in the ways of wickedness, our taking time to delight in the LORD with Word-filled praise will be anointed with the greatest joy.
84 The Grace of God in Christ in the book of Colossians Let s go on a treasure hunt! (Click on each chapter to go to it.) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. Colossians 2:9-10, ESV
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86 False teachers are attacking the church in Colossae. In Colossians 2, Paul speaks more directly to the issues of the false doctrines. 4 I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments. 8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.
87 16 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. 18 Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions (things he has seen), puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind, 19 and not holding fast to the Head,
88 20 If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations 23 These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh.
89 The false teachers say there is another knowing, another knowledge, understanding and wisdom apart from repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. What does Paul assert about Christ that refutes them? 1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
90 various copies on internet, original source unknown various copies on internet, original source unknown Paul asserts, In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. There is not another wisdom and knowledge apart from receiving Christ the Lord.
91 In Christ, we know God s mystery; we know Christ, the source of the wisdom and knowledge of God to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge Col 2:2-3, ESV Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. To know Christ is to be in personal love relationship with him where he shares his heart and mind with us in his Word so we walk in him
92 4 I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments. 5 For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ. The false teachers say there is another knowing, another knowledge, understanding and wisdom apart from repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. No! In Christ are all the treasures of God s wisdom and knowledge.
93 If we know Christ, we know the One who is the fullness of God s wisdom. Don t think real knowing comes from spiritual experiences with angels and visions (2:18), not the Word. Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. Don t stop holding fast to your Head (2:19). Do not learn what some call the deep things which are of Satan, not God (Rev 2:24). Let s think again of how Col 1:15-20 also refutes the false teachers.
94 Col 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
95 various copies on internet, original source unknown In 1:15-20, Paul refutes the false teachers doctrines that there were other powers we need to know in order to have all God s fullness and wisdom. Jesus Christ is preeminent over all else, Creator of all, Upholder of all, Inheritor of all, the fullness of God. How can inferior powers Christ created add to God s fullness and wisdom in Christ?
96 Jesus Christ is who no one else is. Jesus Christ did what no one else did. Jesus Christ gives what no one else gives.
97 We are in Christ Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him Col 2:6-7, ESV For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority Col 2:9-10, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown Although the author s signature is here on the right
98 Receive Christ Jesus the Lord and walk in Him Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving Col 2:6-7, ESV Christ at heart s door by Warner Sallman, Warner Press
99 Receive Christ Jesus the Lord and walk in Him Yoon Nam Sun Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving Col 2:6-7, ESV
100 8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. Don t buy into anyone who says receiving Christ Jesus the Lord and walking in him in his Word is not enough, that you need something more to know deeper spiritual wisdom and fullness, some other kind of spiritual experience and relationship.
101 Lord over people, plants, animals The Lord fills and completes us in Christ in whom the fullness of God dwells Lord over sun, moon, stars World map various copies on internet, original source unknown Lord of all Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. spiritual fullness and completeness Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. in God Lord over crops Lord over weather Lord over events If we are in Christ in whom the fullness of God dwells, we are complete with God s fullness by faith in Christ, needing nothing more to be more complete in God. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority Col 2:9-10, ESV
102 Lord over people, plants, animals The Lord fills and completes us in Christ in whom the fullness of God dwells Lord over sun, moon, stars World map various copies on internet, original source unknown Lord of all Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. spiritual fullness and completeness Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. in God Lord over crops Lord over weather Lord over events Colossians strongly opposes teaching that ANYTHING makes us fuller than we are in Christ by faith, whether by eating or not eating certain food and drink, observing special holy days, or having spiritual experiences with angels and visions (Col 2:16-19).
103 Fullness is by faith in Christ the fullness of God! various copies on internet, original source unknown
104 If we are in Christ in whom the fullness of God dwells, how can anything else be the source of fullness? Ridiculous! Impossible! Wrong! Wrong! Wrong! Don t be led astray! various copies on internet, original source unknown
105 Fullness is by faith in Christ the fullness of God! various copies on internet, original source unknown
106 Lord, thank you that all the powers of God dwell in Christ! Your fullness dwells in Christ! Lord Jesus, you are the fullness of God in bodily form, the head over every power and authority. All else submits to you. There are not many gods with limited powers as the Romans thought, such as the god of grain, the god of the sea, the goddess of childbirth and the god of storms. The Lord is God and there is no other (Deut 4:39)! Nor is fullness found by gaining the favor of all these gods in the Roman godhead/deity. We are filled in Christ! Fullness is in Christ! Thank you!
107 Thank you that if we are in Christ in whom your fullness dwells, we are filled and complete by faith in Christ, needing nothing more to be complete in God. We rejoice that we do not have to struggle to find fullness by keeping religious holy days and regulations, nor by worshipping angels or having spiritual experiences like visions (Col 2:16-23). Nothing can add to the fullness you give when we receive Christ Jesus the Lord and walk in him (Col 2:6)! It is finished! We rely on Christ for everything from you, Lord - forgiveness, right standing, union, freedom from sin, the Holy Spirit, grace, wisdom, eternal life and all else. Fullness is in Christ the fullness of God!
108 Fullness is by faith in Christ the fullness of God, not spiritual experiences with angels, or dreams and visions! There is not another way of knowing than by receiving Jesus Christ the Lord and walking in him in his Word!
109 An application for today Who is the most common group of people in today s church who claim to have greater spiritual fullness than others who have received Christ Jesus as Lord? Is it not some who speak in tongues? I m filled with the Spirit and you are not. You have received Christ Jesus the Lord, and you may be walking in him and his Word, rooted in him, built up in him, established in him, rejoicing in him, but I have fullness that you do not.
110 When anyone who speaks in tongues claims to have greater spiritual fullness, do they not repeat the principle of the Colossian heresy? Fullness is by faith in Christ the fullness of God! Are you in Christ? If you are, you are filled in him! Paul emphasizes that fullness is not by any other spiritual experience. Fullness is not by any other spiritual experience such as speaking in tongues. Tongues is the least of the gifts of the Spirit, and the gifts are for ministry to others (1 Cor 12:27-31).
111 Don t misunderstand the intent of this application. I would love God to have me speak about Christ in Acts 2 languages that others understand! Acts 2:4 And they (the disciples) were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit gave them utterance they (the crowd) were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. 7 And they were amazed and astonished,... 8 How is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God."
112 However, do you think praying in tongues you do not understand is more spiritual than those who receive Christ Jesus as Lord and worship in spirit with the truth of the Word of God? Are not your claims to be more spiritual, with more spiritual fullness and wisdom like the false teachers in Colossians? Would Paul not say the same to those who make such claims today? Do not the errors addressed in the New Testament give us principles that also apply today?
113 Receive Christ Jesus the Lord and walk in Him Yoon Nam Sun Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving Col 2:6-7, ESV
114 Are you stopping at each grace in Christ to drink with thanks? eyes from freeclipart.com many copies on internet, original source unknown Or do you just look at the drink?
115 11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism (immersion), in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. 13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.
116 We are in Christ In him also you were circumcised Col 2:11, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown Although the author s signature is here on the right
117 Christ circumcises us by putting off living in the flesh to live in Christ S Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. Crucified and buried with Christ various copies on internet, original source unknown Raised with Christ Set apart from living in the flesh to live in Christ in the Spirit In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith Col 2:11-12, ESV
118 The Lord circumcises us in Christ, setting us apart to God in the Spirit S Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. Crucified and buried with Christ various copies on internet, original source unknown Raised with Christ Set apart from living in the flesh to live in Christ in the Spirit But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter Rom 2:29
119 In him also you were circumcised... without hands, by putting off the body of flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith Col 2:11-12, ESV Note how Colossians 2:11-12 combines principles in Romans 2:29 and Romans 6-8. New Covenant circumcision involves putting off living in the flesh by being crucified with Christ and raised with Christ by faith to live together with Christ in the Spirit (as baptism portrays). The spiritual fulfillment of Old Covenant circumcision and New Covenant baptism is walking/living in Christ in the Spirit, no longer walking/living in the flesh.
120 The Lord circumcises us spiritually by immersing us into Christ so we are buried with Christ, raised with Christ, and alive together with Christ, no longer living in the flesh dove Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation Yoon Nam Sun putting off the body of flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were Yoon Nam Sun also raised with him through faith... And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him Col 2:11-13 ESV
121 The Lord circumcises us in Christ to live in Christ, not the flesh S Crucified and buried with Christ various copies on internet, original source unknown Raised with Christ crown and dove Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation Set apart from living in the flesh to live in Christ in the Spirit Note that Colossians 2:11-12 says the Lord circumcises us through immersion into Christ s death and resurrection through faith. Romans 2:29 says circumcision is of the heart by the Spirit. No sprinkling or immersing in water can set us apart to God, cut off from living in the flesh.
122 The Lord immerses us in Christ so we are buried with Christ, raised with Christ, and alive together with Christ 11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 having been buried with him Yoon Nam Sun in baptism (immersion), in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. 13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses Col 2:11-13, ESV
123 Note the connection between spiritual circumcision and spiritual immersion. The Lord circumcises us by faith by immersing us in Christ by faith so we are buried with Christ, raised with Christ, and alive together with Christ. 11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 having been buried Yoon Nam Sun with him in baptism (immersion), in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead.... God made alive together with him Col 2:11-13, ESV
124 Note also that Paul says Christ s spiritual circumcision is the way of putting off the flesh and that the various regulations of the false teachers in 2:16-23 is useless. The flesh is overcome by death and resurrection with Christ, not religious regulations! Yoon Nam Sun These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh. Col 2:23, ESV
125 God covers our sins God cancels our debts God sends away our sins God frees us from our sins God lifts off (nasa) our sins God removes our sins from us The forgives us Lord God treads our sins underfoot God casts our sins into the sea God blots out / wipes out our sins God remembers our sins no more God washes, cleanses us from sin God casts our sins behind his back God does not count our sins against us having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with all its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross 2:13-15
126 The Lord delivers us from the domain of darkness and transfers us to the light of the kingdom of the Son Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. Triumph over evil powers dominated by darkness He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him Col 2:15, ESV Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation.
127 Col 2:16 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. Col 2:17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. (The false teachers were passing judgment on those who walked in Christ by faith without all the rule-keeping the false teachers taught as necessary.)
128 The Lord places us under Christ as Head; we are members of Christ s body, the church holding fast to the Head, from whom the whole body,... grows with a growth that is from God Col 2:19, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown
129 Are you stopping at each grace in Christ to drink with thanks? eyes from freeclipart.com many copies on internet, original source unknown Or do you just look at the drink?
130 2:18 Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind, 2:19 and not holding fast to the Head, from whom the whole body, nourished and knit together through its joints and ligaments, grows with a growth that is from God. (The false teachers insisted on keeping religious rules and having other spiritual experiences rather than simply holding fast to Christ, as Paul already described in 2:6-7.)
131 We die with Christ. We die with Christ to useless human religion. If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world Col 2:20, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God Col 3:3, ESV
132 2:20 If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations 21 "Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch 22 (referring to things that all perish as they are used) according to human precepts and teachings? 23 These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh.
133 The Lord circumcises us in Christ to live in Christ, not the flesh S Crucified and buried with Christ various copies on internet, original source unknown Raised with Christ Set apart from living in the flesh to live in Christ in the Spirit With Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world,... Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch... human precepts and teachings... self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh Col 2:21-23
134 Praise and thank the Lord for each of his riches of grace in Christ! Praise that personally applies God s Word moves God s truth from the head to the heart, and changes Bible study into fellowship with God. Praise for Christ s finished work is like drinking God s grace in Christ. Praise expresses our delight in what we receive in Christ. Praise completes our joy; it adds to our joy. The moment we stop at the end of each grace we have in Christ to thank the Lord, a wonderful change takes place in our soul. It s the difference between looking at a cool drink on a hot day and drinking it!
135 What does God delight in more than all else? God himself, in all his infinite holiness and perfections! We are made in God s image to find joy in God himself, in all his infinite holiness and perfections. God is different than all else. God is better than all else. There is a joy in God that is different than and better than joy in anything else. Stopping to praise and thank God for God and his grace in Christ gives us joy in God that is different and better than joy in anything else.
136 Why was Jesus the happiest person ever? Why did God anoint Jesus with the oil of gladness beyond all others? You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions Heb 1:9, ESV. Jesus loved God and his ways of righteousness and hated wickedness more than anyone else. His joy in God that was different and better than joy in anything else was made complete by walking in righteousness. When we love to walk with Christ in God s ways of righteousness and do not seek joy in the ways of wickedness, our taking time to delight in the LORD with Word-filled praise will be anointed with the greatest joy.
137 How are sin and the flesh overcome? Yoon Nam Sun Sin and the flesh are overcome by the cross of Christ. They are overcome by death and resurrection with Christ, not by religious regulations! 2:11-23
138 Sin is overcome by the cross of Christ. The flesh is overcome by the cross of Christ. Evil powers are overcome by the cross of Christ. All we need is by the grace of God in Christ.
139 A summary of Colossians 2 We receive all in Christ when we first repent and receive Christ as our Lord. No religious practice or spiritual experience can add to the spiritual wisdom and fullness we have in God by faith in Christ in whom God s wisdom and fullness dwells. The death and resurrection of Christ provides all. The spiritual circumcision of immersion in death, burial and resurrection with Christ to be alive together with Christ is the only way to no longer live in the flesh. Don t leave fullness in Christ by faith to seek fullness by religion or in spiritual experiences. Walk in Christ abounding in thanksgiving.
140 The Grace of God in Christ in the book of Colossians Let s go on a treasure hunt! (Click on each chapter to go to it.) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. Colossians 2:9-10, ESV
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142 Death with Christ, raised with Christ, hidden with Christ in God, Christ is our life Yoon Nam Sun If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. 3:1-4
143 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Col 3:1-4, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown Hands Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation.
144 Hidden with Christ in God various copies on internet, original source unknown For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Col 3:3, ESV
145 Hidden with Christ in God various copies on internet, original source unknown For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Col 3:3, ESV
146 Hidden with Christ in God various copies on internet, original source unknown The false teachers say that being in Christ by faith is not enough! Greater fullness and wisdom is needed! No! No! No!
147 Appear with Christ in glory When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory Col 3:4, ESV
148 Are you stopping at each grace in Christ to drink with thanks? eyes from freeclipart.com many copies on internet, original source unknown Or do you just look at the drink?
149 Application: How should we live in Christ? Why? Yoon Nam Sun 1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. 3:1-4
150 Application: How should we live in Christ? Why? Yoon Nam Sun 3:5 Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 On account of these the wrath of God is coming. 7 In these you too once walked, when you were living in them. 8 But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.
151 Application: How should we live in Christ? Why? Yoon Nam Sun Let s remember to connect the description of life in the flesh in 3:5-8 with 2:11-13 as well as 3:1-4. Only the spiritual circumcision of death with Christ and resurrection with Christ can free us from the flesh. Don t be led into useless efforts by false teachers.
152 Application: How should we live in Christ? Why? Yoon Nam Sun Only death with Christ and resurrection with Christ can free us from sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, covetousness, anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk. Seek Christ! Set your mind on Christ! Walk in him! Christ is your life!
153 s The Lord crucifies our old self and creates a new self s s 9 Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Col 3:9-10, ESV
154 In Christ, we know God and Christ Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Col 3:10, ESV To know the Lord is to be in personal love relationship with him where he shares his heart and mind with us in his Word so we walk in him
155 How should we live in Christ? Why? s s s 9 Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Col 3:9-10, ESV
156 What is the same about everyone in Christ? s s Arthur Lee 9 you have put off the old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. 11 Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all. Col 3:9-11, ESV
157 In Christ there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, slave and free for Christ is all and in all Christ is the coach of the crucified-and-raised-with-christ team Doves and Bible Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. soccer teams by Kim Graham our old coach Sin no longer has authority to rule us All are being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. 11 Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all. Col 3:10-11, ESV
158 In Christ there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, slave and free for Christ is all and in all All who are in Christ have Christ and his redemption, forgiveness, fullness and wisdom. Christ is in all. Christ is all that matters, not race, social status or anything else. 11 Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all. Col 3:11, ESV
159 faith in Christ in Christ holy, blameless, above reproach before Him Christ in you the hope of the glory of God spiritual wisdom and knowledge fullness death and resurrection with Christ Christ is all Christ is in all What does 3:11 say to the false teachers who say we need an encounter with an angel or some other spiritual experience?
160 faith in Christ in Christ holy, blameless, above reproach before Him Christ in you the hope of the glory of God spiritual wisdom and knowledge fullness death and resurrection with Christ Christ is all Christ is in all What does 3:11 say to the false teachers who say that receiving Christ by faith is not all that matters?
161 Are you stopping at each grace in Christ to drink with thanks? Or do you just look at the drink?
162 What does God delight in more than all else? God himself, in all his infinite holiness and perfections! We are made in God s image to find joy in God himself, in all his infinite holiness and perfections. God is different than all else. God is better than all else. There is a joy in God that is different than and better than joy in anything else. Stopping to praise and thank God for God and his grace in Christ gives us joy in God that is different and better than joy in anything else.
163 Why was Jesus the happiest person ever? Why did God anoint Jesus with the oil of gladness beyond all others? You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions Heb 1:9, ESV. Jesus loved God and his ways of righteousness and hated wickedness more than anyone else. His joy in God that was different and better than joy in anything else was made complete by walking in righteousness. When we love to walk with Christ in God s ways of righteousness and do not seek joy in the ways of wickedness, our taking time to delight in the LORD with Word-filled praise will be anointed with the greatest joy.
164 The Lord presents us holy, blameless and above reproach before him My sin Christ Justified by faith Me Christ the righteousness of God holy, blameless, above reproach Put on then, as God s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience Col 3:12, ESV
165 The Lord presents us holy, blameless and above reproach before him My sin Christ Justified by faith Me Christ the righteousness of God holy, blameless, above reproach And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him Col 1:21-22, ESV
166 Put on then, as God s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience Col 3:12, ESV Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. various copies on internet, original source unknown The Lord loves us various copies on internet, original source unknown
167 Put on then, as God s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience Col 3:12, ESV Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. various copies on internet, original source unknown various copies on internet, original source unknown Application How are we to live in Christ? Why? see also 9-11
168 God covers our sins God cancels our debts God sends away our sins God frees us from our sins God lifts off (nasa) our sins God removes our sins from us The forgives us Lord God treads our sins underfoot God casts our sins into the sea God blots out / wipes out our sins God remembers our sins no more God washes, cleanses us from sin God casts our sins behind his back God does not count our sins against us bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Col 3:13, ESV
169 The forgives us Lord Application How are we to live in Christ? Why? bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Col 3:13, ESV
170 The Lord is at peace with us Me My sin Justified by faith Christ SHALOM Christ the righteousness of God Peace with God provides the fullness of God s favor. Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. Justification replaces alienation, life in Christ in the Spirit (sanctification) replaces fruitlessness, and the hope of eternal life (glorification) replaces hopelessness. various copies on internet, original source unknown And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Col 3:15, ESV
171 The Lord is at peace with us Application: How should the peace of Christ ruling in our hearts affect our relationships with others in the body of Christ? SHALOM Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Col 3:15, ESV and through him to reconcile to himself all things... making peace by the blood of his cross Col 1:20
172 The Lord places us under Christ as our Head; we are members of Christ s body, the church And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Col 3:15, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown Although the author s signature is here on the right
173 various copies on internet, original source unknown The Lord gives his saints an inheritance in God s light Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Col 3:23-24, ESV (Roman law didn t allow slaves an inheritance)
174 The Lord gives his saints an inheritance in God s light various copies on internet, original source unknown And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb Rev 21:23, ESV
175 Inheritance Document This is to verify that is an heir of God and fellow heir with Christ to reign forever with Christ in the kingdom of God signature : Jesus Christ The Lord gives his saints an inheritance as heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ We are children of God... heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ Rom 8:16-17, ESV Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world Matt 25:34, ESV
176 The Lord makes us servant slaves of Christ Bondservants (doulos)... Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men... You are serving (douleuo) the Lord Christ. Col 3:22-24, ESV crown by Arthur Lee bondservant = doulos = slave. serving = douleuo = serving as slave. Slaves of Christ is very positive. Our hearts are under the authority of one Master, the Lord Jesus Christ, no longer under sin or Satan. We are freed from slavery to sin to love and obey the Lord alone, serving others in love, as Jesus did. ClipArtETC
177 The Lord makes us servant slaves of Christ Masters (kurios), treat your bondservants (doulos) justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master (kurios) in heaven. Col 4:1, ESV crown by Arthur Lee bondservant = doulos = slave. master = kurios = same for Lord. Slaves of Christ is very positive. Our hearts are under the authority of one Master (kurios), the Lord (kurios) Jesus Christ, no longer under sin or Satan. If Jesus is our Lord, he is Master and we are his obedient slaves. ClipArtETC
178 Application: How should we live in Christ? Why? Yoon Nam Sun We ve died with Christ, been buried with Christ, immersed in Christ and raised with Christ. We re alive together with Christ, hidden with Christ in God, having put on the new self. In Colossians 3:12-25, what ways of Christ are we to put on if we ve put on Christ?
179 The Grace of God in Christ in the book of Colossians Let s go on a treasure hunt! (Click on each chapter to go to it.) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. Colossians 2:9-10, ESV
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181 The Lord gives us access to God In prayer Photo John Crozier Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving Col 4:2, ESV Jesus... yielded up his spirit.... the curtain of the temple was torn in two Matt 27:50-51, ESV
182 The Lord gives us access to God In prayer Photo John Crozier Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Jesus Christ, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God Col 4:12, ESV (also enjoy mature = teleios in James 1:4; let s use our access like Epaphras!)
183 In Christ, we know God s mystery; we know Christ, the source of the wisdom and knowledge of God At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. Col 4:3-4, ESV Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. To know Christ is to be in personal love relationship with him where he shares his heart and mind with us in his Word so we walk in him
184 Application: If we know Christ, God s mystery revealed, what should we do? At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. Col 4:3-4, ESV Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation.
185 Application: If we know Christ, God s mystery revealed, what should we do? Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Col 4:5-6, ESV Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation.
186 Praise and thank the Lord for each of his riches of grace in Christ! Praise that personally applies God s Word moves God s truth from the head to the heart, and changes Bible study into fellowship with God. Praise for Christ s finished work is like drinking God s grace in Christ. Praise expresses our delight in what we receive in Christ. Praise completes our joy; it adds to our joy. The moment we stop at the end of each grace we have in Christ to thank the Lord, a wonderful change takes place in our soul. It s the difference between looking at a cool drink on a hot day and drinking it!
187 Note four riches of grace in Christ in Paul s statement about Tychicus. Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. Col 4:7, ESV
188 Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. Col 4:7, ESV The Lord loves us Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. various copies on internet, original source unknown various copies on internet, original source unknown In 4:7,9,14 and 1:7, note individuals beloved by both God and Paul: Tychicus (4:7), Onesimus (4:9), Luke (4:14), and Epaphras (1:7). In 3:12, all God s people are beloved.
189 Made brothers and sisters in Christ Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. Col 4:7, ESV
190 The Lord makes us ministers of Christ, the gospel, and the church various copies on internet, original source unknown Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. Col 4:7 (minister = diakonos = servant in 4:7,17 vs. slave = doulos, translated as servant in Col 4:7,12 ESV, another type of servant)
191 The Lord makes us servant slaves of Christ crown by Arthur Lee ClipArtETC Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. Col 4:7, ESV servant = doulos = slave. A slave of Christ is very positive. Our hearts are under the authority of one Master, the Lord Jesus Christ, no longer under the authority of sin or Satan. We are freed from slavery to sin to love and obey the Lord alone, serving others in love, as Jesus did.
192 Made brothers and sisters in Christ I have sent him to you... and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. Col 4:8-9, ESV
193 The Lord makes us servant slaves of Christ crown by Arthur Lee Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Jesus Christ, greets you Col 4:12, ESV servant = doulos = slave. A slave of Christ is very positive. Our hearts are under the authority of one Master, the Lord Jesus Christ, no longer under the authority of sin or Satan. We are freed from slavery to sin to love and obey the Lord alone, serving others in love, as Jesus did. ClipArtETC
194 Made brothers and sisters in Christ Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. Col 4:15, ESV
195 The Lord places us under Christ as our Head; we are members of Christ s body, the church Give my greetings to... Nympha and the church in her house. Col 4:15, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown Although the author s signature is here on the right And he is the head of the body, the church Col 1:18, ESV
196 The Lord places us under Christ as our Head; we are members of Christ s body, the church And when this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans. Col 4:16, ESV various copies on internet, original source unknown Although the author s signature is here on the right
197 The Lord makes us ministers of Christ, the gospel, and the church various copies on internet, original source unknown Microsoft clip art 2013 Microsoft Corporation. And say to Archippus, See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord. Col 4:17, ESV (ministry = diakonia = servant in 4:7,17 vs. slave = doulos, translated as servant in Col 4:7,12 ESV, another type of servant)
198 Application 4:2-18 If we were alive in Paul s day, what grace in Christ would he want to see in us? 4:2 4:3-4 4:5-6 4:7 4:9 4:12 4: :17 4:18
199 In Christ the Lord gives us overflowing grace Grace be with you. Col 4:18, ESV
200 Conclusion Grace be with you, the grace of God in Christ flowing from the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom God s wisdom and fullness dwells! Walk in him filled in him!
201 What does God delight in more than all else? God himself, in all his infinite holiness and perfections! We are made in God s image to find joy in God himself, in all his infinite holiness and perfections. God is different than all else. God is better than all else. There is a joy in God that is different than and better than joy in anything else. Stopping to praise and thank God for God and his grace in Christ gives us joy in God that is different and better than joy in anything else.
202 Why was Jesus the happiest person ever? Why did God anoint Jesus with the oil of gladness beyond all others? You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions Heb 1:9, ESV. Jesus loved God and his ways of righteousness and hated wickedness more than anyone else. His joy in God that was different and better than joy in anything else was made complete by walking in righteousness. When we love to walk with Christ in God s ways of righteousness and do not seek joy in the ways of wickedness, our taking time to delight in the LORD with Word-filled praise will be anointed with the greatest joy.
203 The Grace of God in Christ in the book of Colossians Let s go on a treasure hunt! (Click on each chapter to go to it.) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. Colossians 2:9-10, ESV
204 This PPT is The Grace of God in Christ in Colossians PPT For a summary of all God s riches of grace in Christ in the New Testament, get Phone Food: The Grace of God in Christ also available in Korean and French. The Grace of God in Christ in Romans PPT They are free downloads at
205 From the book The Grace of God in Christ: Sixty days of enjoying Jesus Christ and God s riches of grace in Christ. by John Crozier ebook at John is a Pastor and missionary training Korean missionaries in South Korea. His Doctor of Ministry is from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois (Chicago). Contact John at: johncrozieris@gmail.com
206 John s carefully calibrated study of the believer s blessings in Christ is superbly done! It breathes Scripture exalts Christ is most practical and adaptable. These truths are much needed in our time. Highly recommended. Dr. David Larsen Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
207 I love being reminded daily of who I am in Christ and of all that Christ has done for me. John's study has helped me to live a more joyous and victorious life. We are indeed rich in Christ. Bob Arnold, SIM International, visiting Professor at SIMTI Korea, former Director of SIM Benin
208 As we train missionaries at MTI Korea, the skills and experiences our veteran missionaries share are important, but secondary. Above all, God calls us to give the nations the true Jesus in his saving fullness. The Grace of God in Christ leads our students to Jesus on a deeper level. Again and again, my own heart has found new freedom to relax in my Lord and Savior, even though I am busy with many things. Wonderful! Mihyang Choi, Director, Missionary Training Institute, Yeosu, South Korea
209 I love two things about The Grace of God in Christ. It has a rich biblical basis, not just a series of nice stories, and it is rich in application for our lives. It is well worth using as a guide to understanding our wealth in Christ. Pastor Brian Bell
210 As I read John s study, I found myself being blessed by the truths being presented, and incorporated them into my own devotional life. I shared the list of the riches with my study group and we spent time each week reflecting on each truth. I commend the study of God s riches of grace by those who desire to move to the next level of their maturing in Christ. Dr. Gene Swanstrom Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
211 Ways to use this PPT 1. Praise the Lord as you study each of the riches of grace. Praise changes study into joyful communion. 2. Do a few riches each day during your prayer time by turning each of the riches into praise to the Lord. 3. Do #2 at youth group or study group or as praise between songs at music time. 4. Train new believers and new members in God s riches and praise.
212 Please spread The Grace of God in Christ PPT to as many as possible without charge. Please send it to missionaries for their encouragement and use! A Korean edition and other resources are available at Contact John at johncrozieris@gmail.com
213 The book The Grace of God in Christ: Sixty days of enjoying Jesus Christ and God s riches of grace in Christ has a page on each of the riches together with a page of Bible study questions. It is a discipleship book for use in devotions each day for 60 days. ebook at
214 John and Marg are tent-making missionaries training Korean missionaries in South Korea. We teach English at a private school in order to be in the country and free to teach the Grace of God in Christ at MTI, the Missionary Training institute. Please pray for us.
215 PPT copyright by John Crozier 2013 available without cost If you know of the original source of any diagrams that say various copies on internet, original source unknown please let me know.
216 Helpful improvements and suggestions are welcome at
217 MTI, the Missionary Training Institute, was the first of its kind in South Korea 30 years ago
218 If you are a native English speaker with a vision for missions, consider volunteering as an ESL teacher at MTI for 10 or 20 weeks. MTI at: mti_korea@hotmail.com see
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