Paul warns against being led astray by persuasive arguments, empty philosophies, or religious rule-keeping that looks spiritual but lacks substance. In Christ, we have everything—we’ve been made alive, forgiven, and set free from the weight of the law.
In this week’s lesson, Paul continues his emphasis on Jesus’ deity and humanity, stressing his own willingness to suffer as Christ did so that the Colossians could experience the full impact of the good news regarding Jesus. For Paul, Jesus was the Son of God in human form, and this difficult to believe reality was the key to their ongoing transformation into His likeness.
God has given us a place to belong; His church. In this message we will explore what it means to be a part of God’s Church and why it is a place worth loving.