Speaker 1: Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to Wednesday Service, episode fifty four.
Speaker 1: I am your host, Josh Monday. If your umn, I'm
Speaker 1: a Christian rapper, devoted husband, father, Nomi veteran, and this
Speaker 1: is brought to you by Cult of Conspiracy Podcast. Thank
Speaker 1: you so much for joining me, and yes, so, like
Speaker 1: I always like to do, I want to do some
Speaker 1: shout outs from those who commented last week on Sunday Service,
Speaker 1: we had two people MDMP twenty two Angela Kelly. Everybody
Speaker 1: that's listening right now if you miss Sunday Service episode
Speaker 1: seventy where I'm going to Second Kings Verse ten through
Speaker 1: chapter ten through twelve, So if you want to check
Speaker 1: that out, it's Second Kings chapter ten through twelve and
Speaker 1: looks like we have two comments on there, so if
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Speaker 1: we had four comments. We had MDMP twenty two Angela Kelly,
Speaker 1: thank you, Brad Gillis, thank you brother as always, and
Speaker 1: then Whiskers White, thank you so much. So I really
Speaker 1: appreciate you guys for commenting every week and always being
Speaker 1: consistent on that. Thank you so much so yes, and
Speaker 1: we had a really good study last week and this
Speaker 1: week we're gonna have a good one as well. So
Speaker 1: looking forward to going over these chapters with you guys.
Speaker 1: So we're probably gonna do Colostions two, three, and four,
Speaker 1: and then first Thessalonians chapter one. That's my goal, and
Speaker 1: we'll see if we get to it. We'll do our
Speaker 1: very best, cause some of the chapters are kind of small,
Speaker 1: so we might even get the first Thessalonians chapter two.
Speaker 1: We'll see. But let's go ahead and kick kick things
Speaker 1: off with let me see see if there's any updates
Speaker 1: in my life. I haven't really had any updates going on.
Speaker 1: I've really stuck with doing just these two shows, you know.
Speaker 1: I just want to do Sunday service on Wednesday service
Speaker 1: every week. I kind of cut the interviews out on
Speaker 1: my channel because it's just because it takes time to
Speaker 1: prepare for interviews, you know. I want to like make
Speaker 1: sure with that whatever I'm talking about with the guest,
Speaker 1: I have some notes for it. And I think it's
Speaker 1: just the interviews are good, but the Bible studies are
Speaker 1: just I think they're way better, you know, I think
Speaker 1: they do a lot more for people Now when it
Speaker 1: comes to like conspiracies or something, the interviews are good,
Speaker 1: you know, because I can go over and you know,
Speaker 1: I can interview somebody dig deep on a conspiracy and
Speaker 1: we could talk about it, you know, kind of similar
Speaker 1: to Cult the conspiracy, but the Bible it takes up
Speaker 1: a lot more time energy trying to do these two
Speaker 1: hour studies, so I just want to It'll take up
Speaker 1: all my time, you know, if if I'm interviewing people.
Speaker 1: So I kind of stopped on doing that for a
Speaker 1: little while. I'm kind of putting that to the side
Speaker 1: and just going to stick to these Bible studies as
Speaker 1: much as I can, and it's helping me. I do
Speaker 1: do interviews with other shows if they need me, hop
Speaker 1: on their shows and do interviews that way. But I've
Speaker 1: just kind of been stuck into the sticking to these studies,
Speaker 1: which has been working out great. And just let you
Speaker 1: guys know I was I was on Cult Conspiracy episode
Speaker 1: number nine eighty I think nine to eighty, Yes, okay,
Speaker 1: so I was on episode nine eighty. So if you
Speaker 1: guys want to go back and listen to it, it's
Speaker 1: diving deeper into biblical literalism with Josh Monday, if you
Speaker 1: want to check out that episode, and if you guys
Speaker 1: can leave a comment, it'd be awesome. And yeah, it's
Speaker 1: a pretty good interview. I got to meet Raven. That's
Speaker 1: the first time I've met her, and this is the
Speaker 1: first time I've done a show on cult conspiracy with
Speaker 1: DoD Jonathan, so it was kind of interesting having a
Speaker 1: different partner. But Jacob is awesome and Raven is awesome
Speaker 1: as well, so I think they'll do very good together,
Speaker 1: you know. But yeah, I appreciate all of you. Thank you.
Speaker 1: Let's go ahead and pull up Coloutionans too, I'll see.
Speaker 1: I was about to say second close. I don't know,
Speaker 1: well I do that. There's only one colaus so I
Speaker 1: can't say second calautions, there's only one. It just reminds
Speaker 1: me so much of Corinthians when I say it. Okay,
Speaker 1: Colossians too is where we're at. So let me just
Speaker 1: go ahead and pull that up and pull up all
Speaker 1: these Okay, there's that, and let me just pull up
Speaker 1: the other one. Okay, So let me just go over
Speaker 1: the intro for Colossians two. In Colossians Too, the apostle
Speaker 1: Paul expounds on the centrality and supremacy of Jesus Christ
Speaker 1: and the divine plan, warning the Colossians against the allure
Speaker 1: of deceptive philosophies and human trade editions that detract from
Speaker 1: the purity of the Gospel. It is a deep and
Speaker 1: powerful discourse on the completeness we attain through faith in Christ. Amen.
Speaker 1: All right, So there's gonna be some legalism and shadow
Speaker 1: versus substance. Right, legalism and shadow versus substance on him,
Speaker 1: and a few things you can get. You guys can
Speaker 1: kind of look up. Food laws is going to be
Speaker 1: in Leviticus eleven, Festivals is in Leviticus twenty three, and
Speaker 1: the Sabbaths for a shadow that hinted at Christ's rest
Speaker 1: and redemption is in Hebrews four nine through eleven. Living
Speaker 1: by shadow after the substance has come is like hugging
Speaker 1: a photo while ignoring the person standing in the room. Okay.
Speaker 1: So Galatians four nine through eleven, and also Galatians five
Speaker 1: one echoes Paul's plea, do not return to bondage. Okay.
Speaker 1: So I just wanted to go over those along with
Speaker 1: the intro, so you know where to look when we
Speaker 1: start going over. When we start going over that portion
Speaker 1: of Colaussans two Colassans chapter two, not Colossians two, but
Speaker 1: Cautions Chapter two. You see, I'm doing it right there,
Speaker 1: all right, So let me just go ahead and start
Speaker 1: Colossians two. Verse one that says, not philosophy, but Christ.
Speaker 1: So for I want you to know what a great
Speaker 1: conflict for I want you to know what a great
Speaker 1: conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and
Speaker 1: for as many as have not seen MY face in
Speaker 1: the flesh, that their hearts may be encouraged being a
Speaker 1: knit together in love and attaining to all riches of
Speaker 1: the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the
Speaker 1: mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ,
Speaker 1: in whom are hidden all treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Speaker 1: So what is it talked about right there? Talked about
Speaker 1: the mystery of Christ? Okay, so we'll stop it. Verse
Speaker 1: three will be done with that, and then we'll start
Speaker 1: back up at verse four. But let's go over the
Speaker 1: mysty of Christ revealed. Paul emphasizes in Christ are hidden
Speaker 1: all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. This underscores the
Speaker 1: sufficiency of Christ in providing all we need for understanding
Speaker 1: and living a godly life. So the mystery of Christ
Speaker 1: is a profound theme woven throughout the New Testament, encapsulating
Speaker 1: the divine plan of salvation and the revelation of God's
Speaker 1: grace through Jesus Christ. This mystery, once hidden, is now
Speaker 1: made known to the Saints and is central to the
Speaker 1: Christian faith. The apostle Paul is the primary expositor of
Speaker 1: this mystery, particularly in his epistles. In Ephesians three, verses
Speaker 1: three through six, Paul writes that by revelation, the mist
Speaker 1: has been made known to me, as I have already
Speaker 1: written briefly. By reading this you will be able to
Speaker 1: understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which is
Speaker 1: not made known to men and other generations, as it
Speaker 1: is now revealed by the Spirit of God Holy apostles,
Speaker 1: the Spirit of God's holy apostles and prophets. This mystery
Speaker 1: is that through the Gospel, the gentiles are fellow heirs,
Speaker 1: fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the
Speaker 1: promise of Jesus or Christ Jesus. The nature of the mystery,
Speaker 1: the mystery of Christ encompasses several key elements, inclusion of
Speaker 1: the gentiles. One of the most revolutionary aspects of this
Speaker 1: mystery is the inclusion of the Gentiles as co errors
Speaker 1: with Israel. This was a radical departure from the Jewish
Speaker 1: understanding of God's covenant, which was traditionally seen as exclusive
Speaker 1: to the descendants of Abraham. The mystery reveals that in Christ,
Speaker 1: there is no distinction between jew and Gentile. That's Galatians three,
Speaker 1: verse twenty eight. The indwelling of Christ, which is in
Speaker 1: Colossians one twenty six through twenty seven, further elaborates on
Speaker 1: this mystery, the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations,
Speaker 1: but is now revealed to his saints. To them God
Speaker 1: has chose to make known among the gentiles the glorious
Speaker 1: riches of the mystery, which is Christ in you, the glory,
Speaker 1: the hope of Glory. The indwelling presence of Christ in
Speaker 1: believers is a transformative aspect of this mystery, signifying a personal, personal,
Speaker 1: and communal relationship with God. Number three, the unification of
Speaker 1: all Things Ephesians one nine through ten, speaks of God's
Speaker 1: purpose to bring all things in heaven and on earth
Speaker 1: together in Christ. This cosmic dimension of the mystery points
Speaker 1: to the ultimate reconciliation and unity of all creation under
Speaker 1: the lordship of Christ, and then the revelation of the Mystery.
Speaker 1: The revelation the mystery is attributed to the work of
Speaker 1: the Holy Spirit, who illuminates the hearts and minds of believers.
Speaker 1: The apostles and prophets were the initial recipients of this revelation,
Speaker 1: tasked with proclaiming it to the world. The mystery, once concealed,
Speaker 1: is now openly declared through the Gospel, inviting all to
Speaker 1: partake in the promise of God. The implications of the Church.
Speaker 1: The mystery of Church has profound implications of the Church. First,
Speaker 1: unity and diversity. The Church is called to embody the
Speaker 1: unity of jew and Gentile, reflecting the inclusive nature of
Speaker 1: the Gospel. This unity is not uniformity, but a harmonious
Speaker 1: diversity that glorifies God. Next, Mission and evangelism. The revelation
Speaker 1: of the Mystery compels the Church to engage in missions,
Speaker 1: sharing the Gospel with all nations and peoples. The Church
Speaker 1: is the steward of this mystery, entrusted with its proclamation. Next,
Speaker 1: spiritual maturity. Understanding that the Mystery of Christ leads to
Speaker 1: spiritual growth and maturity, believers are encouraged to seek deeper
Speaker 1: knowledge and wisdom in Christ, as Paul Praise and Colossians
Speaker 1: two two through three, that there may be encouraged in heart,
Speaker 1: knit together in love, and filled with full riches of
Speaker 1: complete understanding, that they may know the mystery of God,
Speaker 1: namely Christ, and whom are hidden all the treasures of
Speaker 1: wisdom and knowledge. Conclusion to this, the mystery of Christ,
Speaker 1: once hidden and now revealed, is a testament to God's
Speaker 1: redemptive plan and his desire for all humanity to be
Speaker 1: reconciled to Him through Jesus Christ. This mystery, central to
Speaker 1: the Gospel, continues to inspire and challenge the church to
Speaker 1: live out its implications and faith unity and mission. Hold on,
Speaker 1: why did I do that? Okay, this is second Kings. Wow. Okay,
Speaker 1: here we go. I see what happened? All right? Now
Speaker 1: we have to read verses four through ten. Let's go
Speaker 1: and start at verse four. Now this I say, lest
Speaker 1: anyone should deceive you with the persuasive words. For though
Speaker 1: I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with
Speaker 1: you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and
Speaker 1: the stead fadness, this dead fadness, the stead fastness of
Speaker 1: your faith in Christ, as you therefore have received Christ,
Speaker 1: Jesus the Lord. So walk in Him, rooted and built upon,
Speaker 1: built up in Him, and established in the faith, as
Speaker 1: you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Beware
Speaker 1: lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit according
Speaker 1: to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles
Speaker 1: of the world, and not according to Christ. For in
Speaker 1: Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, and
Speaker 1: you are complete in Him, who is the head of
Speaker 1: all principality and power, the head of all principality and power.
Speaker 1: So Paul warns, see that you see that no one
Speaker 1: takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception. This highlights
Speaker 1: the danger of being swayed by teachings that are not
Speaker 1: rooted in Christ. Let's look a little deeper in this.
Speaker 1: The concept of warning against deceptive philosophy is rooted in
Speaker 1: the New Testament, particularly in the writings of the apostle Paul.
Speaker 1: This theme is most explicitly attressed addressed in Colossians two,
Speaker 1: verse eight. Were Paul Caution's believers to be viligent, vigilant, viligient,
Speaker 1: vigilant against teachings that could lead them astray from the
Speaker 1: truth of the Gospel biblical context, and in Colossians two
Speaker 1: verse eight, Paul writes, see to it that no one
Speaker 1: takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception according to
Speaker 1: the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of
Speaker 1: the world, rather than according to Christ. This verse serves
Speaker 1: as a direct admonition to their early Christian community in Colossie,
Speaker 1: a city known for its diverse cultural and religious influences.
Speaker 1: The Colossian Church face the challenge of integrating their newfound
Speaker 1: Christian faith with prevailing philosophical and religious ideas of the time.
Speaker 1: The term philosophy in this context does not refer to
Speaker 1: the discipline of philosophy as understood today, but rather a
Speaker 1: system of thought that is contrary to the teachings of Christ.
Speaker 1: Paul warns against empty deception, which suggests teachings that are
Speaker 1: hollow and lack the substance of truth. These deceptive philosophies
Speaker 1: are described as being according to the tradition of men
Speaker 1: and the basic principles of the world, indicating that they
Speaker 1: are rooted in human wisdom and worldly values rather than
Speaker 1: divine revelation. Tradition of men and basic principles. The tradition
Speaker 1: of men refers to human customs and teachings that are
Speaker 1: passed down through generations that are not grounded in the
Speaker 1: truth of Scripture. These traditions can often appear wise and insightful,
Speaker 1: but ultimately lead believers away from the core tenets of
Speaker 1: the Christian faith. Similarly, the basic principles of the world
Speaker 1: can be understood as elemental spiritual forces or rudimential teachings
Speaker 1: that are not aligned with the Gospel. These principles often
Speaker 1: appeal to human reasoning and logic, but fail to acknowledge
Speaker 1: the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ. Christ as the standard.
Speaker 1: Paul emphasizes that any teaching or philosophy must be measured
Speaker 1: against the standard of Christ and Colossians two nine through ten.
Speaker 1: He continues, for in Him all the fullness of deity,
Speaker 1: dwells and bodily form, and you have made complete, and
Speaker 1: you have been made complete in Christ, who is head
Speaker 1: over every ruler and authority. This underscores the completeness and
Speaker 1: sufficiency of Christ and whom believers find all wisdom and knowledge.
Speaker 1: Any philosophy that detracts from the person and work of
Speaker 1: Christ is so rejected, is so to be rejected? What's
Speaker 1: the applications to us as the believers? The warning against
Speaker 1: deceptive philosophy is as relevant today as it was in
Speaker 1: the first century. Believers are called to discernment, ensuring that
Speaker 1: their faith is not compromised by ideologies that contradict Bibiblical truth.
Speaker 1: For example, let's go ahead and bring up an example.
Speaker 1: You know, like the Big Bang theory. That is something
Speaker 1: you know that you know, billions upon billions of years ago,
Speaker 1: you know, the thirteen point eight billionaires ago, to be exact,
Speaker 1: is what they try to say. For me, I believe
Speaker 1: that goes against biblical truth. It's an ideology that it's
Speaker 1: a theory that goes against biblical truth. Also, the theory
Speaker 1: of evolution is another one. It's it is an ideology
Speaker 1: or a theory that goes against biblical truth. Okay, that's
Speaker 1: what I believe. I think it definitely contradicts biblical truth.
Speaker 1: If you look in the Book of Genesis, you see
Speaker 1: that Adam was the first man right created and there's
Speaker 1: no you know once they send that's when death occurred.
Speaker 1: So how could there be billions upon billions of years
Speaker 1: or millions upon millions of years of animals and all
Speaker 1: this stuff. And when you know, the Bible says that
Speaker 1: Adam lived six thousand years ago. You know, so we
Speaker 1: need to stay to biblical truth. But if you are
Speaker 1: a theistic evolutionist, or if you are believing in the
Speaker 1: Big Bang, just do some studies, you know, deeper studies
Speaker 1: in the Bible to know that it's contradicting biblical truth. Okay,
Speaker 1: but anyways, that's just an example. And obviously there's way
Speaker 1: more deceptive philosophies than that. You know, Atheism is one,
Speaker 1: narcissism is another one. There's different, you know. That's why
Speaker 1: you see Christians versus atheists. Right, we always have debates.
Speaker 1: I have a debate coming up on the twenty seventh
Speaker 1: where someone wants to debate me whether Christianity is good
Speaker 1: for society, you know, because he's an atheist. But you
Speaker 1: know he's hopefully, he said he wants to have a productive,
Speaker 1: educational debate, so hopefully he stands true to that. But
Speaker 1: it's going to be on this guy Conspiracy Cats or
Speaker 1: culture Cats is what his channel is called on YouTube.
Speaker 1: I'll make sure I let you guys know before we
Speaker 1: actually do the debate. I'll give you guys a week's notice. Okay.
Speaker 1: So it says this requires a deep and a binding
Speaker 1: knowledge of scripture, a commitment to sound doctrine, and reliance
Speaker 1: on the Holy Spirit for guidance. By anchoring their beliefs
Speaker 1: in the truth of God's word, Christians can resist the
Speaker 1: lure of deceptive philosophies remained steadfast in their faith. You
Speaker 1: can imagine, you know, in Greece and in Rome, how
Speaker 1: many deceptive philosophies were out there that Paul was against.
Speaker 1: You know, I think that's one of the reasons that
Speaker 1: he was mentioning this. Okay. And then another thing that
Speaker 1: I think we need to look into is the fullness
Speaker 1: of Christ. Fullness in Christ. In Colossians two verse ten,
Speaker 1: believers are complete in Him who is the head over
Speaker 1: every ruler in authority Colossians two ten. This speaks to
Speaker 1: the completeness and authority we have in Christ, negating the
Speaker 1: need for additional spiritual practices or intermediaries. Okay. The concept
Speaker 1: of fullness is Christ is a profound theological theme that
Speaker 1: permeates the New Testament, emphasizing the completeness and sufficiency found
Speaker 1: in Jesus Christ. For the believer, the fullness is not
Speaker 1: merely an abstract idea, but a transformative reality that impacts
Speaker 1: the believer's identity, spiritual growth, and relationship with God. Okay,
Speaker 1: so the apostle Paul articulates this doction of fullness in
Speaker 1: Christ most explicitly in his epistles. In Colostionans two, verse
Speaker 1: nine are Chapter nine and ten, Paul writes, for in Christ,
Speaker 1: all the fullness of the deity dwells. Sorry, this is
Speaker 1: going to be Chapter two, verses nine and ten. Okay,
Speaker 1: For in Christ, all the fullness of the deity dwells
Speaker 1: in bodily form, and you have been made complete in Christ,
Speaker 1: who is ahead over every ruler and authority. Here Paul
Speaker 1: asserts that the fullness of God resides in Christ, and
Speaker 1: through union with Him, believers share in the divine fullness.
Speaker 1: This passage underscores the sufficiency of Christ, in whom all
Speaker 1: divine attributes and powers are embodied. In Ephesians three, verse nineteen,
Speaker 1: it further elaborates on this theme, where Paul praised for
Speaker 1: the believers to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge,
Speaker 1: that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Speaker 1: This prayer highlights the exponential, experiential aspect of fullness, suggesting
Speaker 1: that it is through understanding and experiencing God's love that
Speaker 1: believers are filled with God's fullness. Practical application. Understanding the
Speaker 1: fullness of Christ has practical implications for the believer's daily life.
Speaker 1: It calls for a life of dependence on Christ, recognizing
Speaker 1: that all spiritual resources are found in Him. The understanding
Speaker 1: fosters a sense of security and contentment knowing that Christ.
Speaker 1: In Christ, believers are complete and lack nothing essential for
Speaker 1: their spiritual journey. Conclusion, the fullness of Christ is a
Speaker 1: central tenet of Christian faith, affirming the believer's complete sufficiency
Speaker 1: in Jesus. It is a call to rest in his
Speaker 1: finished work, to draw from his inexhaustible resources, and to
Speaker 1: live a life that reflects His fullness to the world.
Speaker 1: All right, So let's go ahead and do a brief
Speaker 1: description of what we just read in chapters one through
Speaker 1: or verses one through ten in chapter two. Okay, Colossians
Speaker 1: two one through ten means believers should be deeply rooted
Speaker 1: and built up in Christ, finding all wisdom and knowledge
Speaker 1: in Him, not in false teachings or human traditions that
Speaker 1: offer secret knowledge but lead to emptiness freemasonry, that's a
Speaker 1: good one. Paul emphasizes that in Christ's believers have spiritual fullness,
Speaker 1: a spiritual circumcision baptism that symbolizes death to sin and
Speaker 1: freedom from legalistic demands. As Christ disarmed spiritual rulers and
Speaker 1: authorities through his cross, making believers complete and alive in
Speaker 1: him deep roots in Christ verse seven, believers are urged
Speaker 1: to be rooted and built up in Him. It established faith.
Speaker 1: This means drawing spiritual nourishment with Christ like a tree
Speaker 1: with deep roots, ensuring stability against deceptive philosophies. Number two,
Speaker 1: all wisdom in Christ in Christ are hidden. All wisdom
Speaker 1: in Christ and Christ are hidden, all the treasures of
Speaker 1: wisdom and knowledge. This counters false teachers who claim secret knowledge.
Speaker 1: True understanding comes solely from Christ, who embodies God's fullness.
Speaker 1: In Verses eleven through twelve, spiritual reality of baptism Baptism
Speaker 1: isn't just a ritual, but a spiritual reality that believers. Oh, okay,
Speaker 1: I don't know why it was bringing all those up.
Speaker 1: I was only going one through ten. Okay. In simple terms,
Speaker 1: Paul is telling the Colossians that we need to pay
Speaker 1: extra We don't need any extra special teachings or rituals
Speaker 1: for salvation. Everything we need for a full spiritual life
Speaker 1: is found in Jesus. We are complete in Him, forgiven
Speaker 1: and spiritually powerful through His death and resurrection. So we
Speaker 1: should stand stay firmly connected to Him, not to not
Speaker 1: be swayed by human philosophies. Right, so now, let me
Speaker 1: just go ahead and read Colautions Chapter two, verse eleven
Speaker 1: through fifteen. It says in him you were also circumcised,
Speaker 1: with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the
Speaker 1: body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision
Speaker 1: of Christ buried with him in baptism, in which you
Speaker 1: were raised with him through faith in the working of
Speaker 1: God who raised him from the dead. And you, being
Speaker 1: dead in your trustpasses, and the other secrecision of your flesh, sorry,
Speaker 1: being dead in your truspasses, and the uncircumcision of your flesh,
Speaker 1: He has made alive together with him, having forgiven you
Speaker 1: all trespasses, having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that
Speaker 1: was against us with the contrary to us, and he
Speaker 1: has taken it out of the way having nailed it
Speaker 1: to the cross, having disarmed principalities and powers, he made
Speaker 1: a public spectacle of them, triumphanting, triumphanting, triumphing over them.
Speaker 1: In it okay, So in verse eleven, Paul talks about
Speaker 1: spiritual circumcision. Paul explains that believe me, excuse me. Paul
Speaker 1: explains that believers have undergone a circumcision made without hands
Speaker 1: Colossans two, verse eleven, symbolizing that putting off in the
Speaker 1: sinful nature through Christ's work, symbolizing that putting off in
Speaker 1: the spiritual nature through Christ's work. Let's look a little
Speaker 1: deeper into spiritual circumcision. Spiritual circumcision refers to the inward
Speaker 1: transformation and renewal of the heart, as opposed to the
Speaker 1: physical act of circumcision, which was a sign of the
Speaker 1: covenant between God and Abraham's descendants. This concept is rooted
Speaker 1: in the idea that true belonging to God's people is
Speaker 1: not merely a matter of external compliance with religious rituals,
Speaker 1: but involves an internal change and commitment to God. The
Speaker 1: Old Testament background, the practice of physical circumcision was instituted
Speaker 1: by God as a sign of the covenant with Abraham.
Speaker 1: Genesis seventeen, verses ten through fourteen. However, the Old Testament
Speaker 1: also hints at a deeper spiritual significance. In Deuteronomy ten,
Speaker 1: verse sixteen, Moses exhorts the Israelites circumcise your hearts. Therefore
Speaker 1: the stiffen your next no more. This is a call
Speaker 1: for heart circumcision. Indicates a need for inner transformation and
Speaker 1: obedience to God. Number two prophetic emphasis. The Prophets continue
Speaker 1: to emphasize the importance of heart circumcision. Jeremiah four to
Speaker 1: four states, circumcise yourself to the Lord, remove the foreskins
Speaker 1: of your heart, O, men of Judah and people of Jerusalem.
Speaker 1: This metaphorical language underscores the necessity of repentance and a
Speaker 1: genuine relationship with God in the New Testament. The New
Speaker 1: Testament further develops the concept of spiritual circumcision, particularly in
Speaker 1: the writings of the apostle Paul. In Romans two twenty
Speaker 1: eight through twenty nine, Paul writes, a man is not
Speaker 1: a Jew because here's what. No, a circision only outward
Speaker 1: and physical. No, a man is a Jew because he
Speaker 1: is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the
Speaker 1: heart by the spirit, not by the written code. Here,
Speaker 1: Paul emphasizes that true identity, that true identity as God's
Speaker 1: people is marked by an inward change wrought by the
Speaker 1: Holy Spirit Colossians and the work of Christ. In Colossians two,
Speaker 1: verse eleven, Paul explains in him you are also circumcised
Speaker 1: in the putting off of your sinful nature, with the
Speaker 1: circumcision performed by Christ and not by human hands. This
Speaker 1: passage highlights the spiritual circumcision. That spiritual circumcision is accomplished
Speaker 1: through the redemptive work of Christ, signifying the believer's separation
Speaker 1: from sin and dedication to God. The theological significance inner transformation,
Speaker 1: Spiritual circumcision signifies the believer's inner transformation and renewal by
Speaker 1: the Holy Spirit. It involves a heart that is responsive
Speaker 1: to God, characterized by faith, obedience, and love covenant relationship.
Speaker 1: Just as physical circumcision was the sign of the Old Covenant,
Speaker 1: spiritual circumcision is a sign that the new Covenant, of
Speaker 1: the New Covenant, where the believer's relationship with God is
Speaker 1: based on faith in Jesus Christ and the dwelling of
Speaker 1: the Holy Spirit. So the practical implications call to holiness
Speaker 1: Believers are called to live lives that reflect their inward transformation,
Speaker 1: pursuing holiness and righteousness as evidence of their spiritual circumcision
Speaker 1: community of faith. Spiritual circumcision unites believers in a community
Speaker 1: of faith, transcending ethnic and cultural boundaries and creating a
Speaker 1: new identity in Christ ongoing process. While spiritual circumcision is
Speaker 1: a definitive act accomplished through Christ, it is also an
Speaker 1: ongoing process of sanctification where believers continually seek to align
Speaker 1: their hearts and their lives with God's will. Okay, very important.
Speaker 1: Take a drink. We'll go and continue reading, and then
Speaker 1: I'll go back to this part it says so Latin. Oh,
Speaker 1: actually there's a lot. Uh, you know what. I'm sorry.
Speaker 1: Let me just go over a verse five fifteen real quick.
Speaker 1: I have something for verse fifteen, and then I'll start
Speaker 1: verse sixteen. Triumph over spiritual forces. Okay. So the concept
Speaker 1: of triumph over spiritual force is a significant theme in
Speaker 1: christ theology, emphasizing the victory believers have through Jesus Christ
Speaker 1: over the powers of darkness. This victory is not merely
Speaker 1: a future hope, but a present reality for those who
Speaker 1: are in Christ. The New Testament provides a robust framework
Speaker 1: for understanding the believer's triumph over spiritual forces. In Ephesian six,
Speaker 1: verse twelve, the apostle Paul rites, for our struggle is
Speaker 1: not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against
Speaker 1: the authorities, against the powers of the dark world's darkness,
Speaker 1: and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Speaker 1: This passage highlights the nature of the spiritual battle and
Speaker 1: the reality of spiritual forces that oppose God's people. Christ's
Speaker 1: victory central to the believers triumph and the victory of
Speaker 1: Jesus Christ over these forces. Colossians two fifteen declares, and
Speaker 1: having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public
Speaker 1: spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Through
Speaker 1: his death and resurrection, Christ has defeated the powers of darkness,
Speaker 1: rendering him powerless, rendering them powerless over those who belong
Speaker 1: to him the armor of God. We as believers, are
Speaker 1: called to stand firm in this victory. I put him
Speaker 1: up by putting on the full armor of God. Vijian
Speaker 1: six thirteen through seventeen instructs Christians to take up the
Speaker 1: whole full armor of God, so that when the day
Speaker 1: of the evil comes, it will be able to stand
Speaker 1: your ground or build the gods the wiles of the devil.
Speaker 1: This army, this armor includes truth, righteousness, the Gospel of Peace, faith, salvation,
Speaker 1: and the Word of God, all which equip believers to
Speaker 1: resist spiritual attacks. Authority in Christ, the authority given to
Speaker 1: believers in Christ, is another key aspect of triumph over
Speaker 1: spiritual forces. In Luke ten, verse nineteen, Jesus assures his disciples, Behold,
Speaker 1: I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions,
Speaker 1: and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will
Speaker 1: harm you. This authority is exercised through faith and prayer,
Speaker 1: enabling believers to overcome the enemy's schemes. Prayer and spiritual warfare.
Speaker 1: Prayer is a vital component of spiritual warfare. If He'sian
Speaker 1: six eighteen urges believers to pray in the spirit at
Speaker 1: all times. With every kind of prayer and petition. Through prayer,
Speaker 1: Christians engage in the spiritual battle, seeking God's strength and
Speaker 1: guidance to stand against the forces of evil. What's the
Speaker 1: role of the Holy Spirit in this The Holy Spirit
Speaker 1: plays a crucial role, empowering believers to triumph over spiritual forces.
Speaker 1: Romans eight twenty six through twenty seven explains that the
Speaker 1: Spirit helps us in our weakness and intercedes for us
Speaker 1: with groans too deep for words. The Spirit provides the
Speaker 1: strength and discernment needed to navigate spiritual challenges living in victory.
Speaker 1: Living in victory over spiritual forces involves a daily commitment
Speaker 1: to walking in the spirit and resisting the devil. James
Speaker 1: four to seven instructs, submit yourselves then to God. Resist
Speaker 1: the devil and he will flee. Sorry, I have to
Speaker 1: turn that. Damn, I see it? Sorright, I can't do that.
Speaker 1: I'm gonna call you. Resist the devil and he will
Speaker 1: flee from you. This submission to God and resistance to
Speaker 1: the enemy as a continual process grounded in the believer's
Speaker 1: identity in Christ. The triumph over spiritual force is a
Speaker 1: profound aspect of the Christian life. Rooted in the fitished
Speaker 1: work of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Believers
Speaker 1: are called to live in this victory, equipped with the
Speaker 1: armor of God and confident in the authority and power
Speaker 1: given to them through Jesus Christ. Do you guys hear that? Okay?
Speaker 1: Sometimes we feel like the spirit forces are too you know,
Speaker 1: too strong. But uh, it's a lie, you know, it's
Speaker 1: a lie from the devil. And sometimes I feel like
Speaker 1: that too, you know, if I'm getting spiritually attacked. Okay,
Speaker 1: it's not just you, guys, I feel the same way.
Speaker 1: But sometimes we forget that Christ is given, has taken
Speaker 1: the authority away. He has the keys to heaven, key
Speaker 1: to Earth, and the key to Hell. Okay, sometimes we
Speaker 1: forget that, and we forget that that that that Jesus
Speaker 1: has a power over all these authorities, you know, obviously,
Speaker 1: you know, it just happened sometimes. And I was talking
Speaker 1: to my friend Jared about this. You know, he was like, man,
Speaker 1: listen to the show real quick. And this guy did
Speaker 1: like a little ten minute he just showed me like
Speaker 1: a little ten minute part of this podcast. And this
Speaker 1: gentleman was talking about that how we forget sometimes that
Speaker 1: that Christ, you know, defeated the enemies, you know, the
Speaker 1: defeated the uh, the fallen angels, and defeated the principalities
Speaker 1: of evil. Okay, when he died on the cross. Sometimes
Speaker 1: we forget about that, you know, we allow the enemy
Speaker 1: to win when Christ literally wins all the time, okay,
Speaker 1: And he's able to win. You just have to give
Speaker 1: the you know, give the will to him. We have
Speaker 1: to submit and give the will to him. And I
Speaker 1: have to too, okay, because I also get caught in
Speaker 1: situations where you know, I mess up as well. So
Speaker 1: all of us have to know that. So so we
Speaker 1: did the prayer and spiritual warfare. We did that Holy
Speaker 1: Spirit crucial the conclusion, the triumph over spiritual forces is
Speaker 1: a profound aspect in the Christian life. Rooted in the
Speaker 1: finished work of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit,
Speaker 1: Believers are called to live in this victory, equipped with
Speaker 1: the armor of God and confident in the authority and
Speaker 1: power given to them through Jesus. All right, let's go
Speaker 1: ahead and continue reading. We're going to verse sixteen. So
Speaker 1: let no one judge you in food or in drink,
Speaker 1: or regarding a festival or a new moon, or sabbaths,
Speaker 1: which are a shadow of things to come. But the
Speaker 1: substance is But the substance is of Christ. Let no
Speaker 1: one cheat you of your reward, taking delight and falsely
Speaker 1: humility and worship of angels. Introducing these things which has
Speaker 1: not been seen, which has not seen, vainly puffed up
Speaker 1: by his fleshly mind, and not holding fast to the head,
Speaker 1: from whom all of the body, nourished and knit together
Speaker 1: by joints and ligaments, grows with the increase that is
Speaker 1: from God. Therefore, if you died with Christ from the
Speaker 1: basic principles of the world as they through living in
Speaker 1: the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations. Do not touch,
Speaker 1: do not taste, do not handle with all concerned things
Speaker 1: which perish with the using accordance of the commandments and
Speaker 1: doctrines of men. These things, indeed are an appearance of
Speaker 1: wisdom and self imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of
Speaker 1: the body, but are of no value against the indulgence
Speaker 1: of the flesh. Okay, so we finished chapter two, all right,
Speaker 1: So let's go ahead and check out what do we
Speaker 1: just read. So in Colostions two eleven through twenty three
Speaker 1: means that in Christ we as believers, receive a profound
Speaker 1: spiritual transformation, a circumcision by Christ cutting away the sinful
Speaker 1: nature and new life through his death and resurrection, making
Speaker 1: them complete and fully forgiven, superseding the need for false teachings,
Speaker 1: rigid rules, or empty rituals that hollow out spirituality. Instead
Speaker 1: believers have the substance in Christ and should be judged
Speaker 1: or controlled by external regulations. Should not be judged or
Speaker 1: controlled by external regulations or spiritual powers, but live in
Speaker 1: the freedom and fullness found only in Him. Spiritual circumcision
Speaker 1: is found in verses eleven through twelve. Instead of physical circumcision,
Speaker 1: Christ performs a spiritual one, removing the sinful nature body
Speaker 1: of the flesh through faith, burial, baptism, and resurrection with Him,
Speaker 1: resulting in forgiveness and a new life. Forgiveness and a
Speaker 1: new life and verses thirteen through fifteen, through spirituality, those
Speaker 1: spiritual spiritually dead in sin, believers are made alive with
Speaker 1: Christ and forgiven with God, concealing the record of debt
Speaker 1: sins by nailing it to the cross, defeating spiritual authorities.
Speaker 1: Christ is sufficient. In verses nine through ten, Paul emphasizes
Speaker 1: that believers already have everything they need in Christ, who
Speaker 1: is the fullness of deity and head over all rule
Speaker 1: and authority, making external additions unnecessary. And then in sixteen
Speaker 1: through twenty three, warning against false teachings, believers are warned
Speaker 1: not to follow deceptive practices like practices, rules, or philosophies
Speaker 1: like food restrictions or worship of angels that focus on
Speaker 1: human regulations or shadows rather than substance in Christ. Freedom
Speaker 1: in Christ. This passage highlights liberation from legalism and spiritual bondage,
Speaker 1: urging believers to live out their new identity in Christ,
Speaker 1: rooted in love and wisdom, not in the elemental forces
Speaker 1: of the world. So there we go. That is the
Speaker 1: end of chapter two. Let's go over some practical applications.
Speaker 1: Root yourself in Christ is the first one. Regularly study
Speaker 1: the scriptures in pray to deepen your understanding and relationship
Speaker 1: with Christ, ensuring that your faith is grounded in Him.
Speaker 1: Next discernment in teachings, evaluate all teachings and philosophies against
Speaker 1: the truth of God's Word to avoid being led astray
Speaker 1: by deceptive doctrines. Number three, embrace your identity in Christ.
Speaker 1: Recognize and live out the fullness and completeness you have
Speaker 1: in Christ, rejecting any notion that you need more than
Speaker 1: what we offer what He offers. Celebrate spiritual freedom is
Speaker 1: number four. Rejoice in the victory and freedom Christ has
Speaker 1: secured for you, and live confidently in His authority over
Speaker 1: all spiritual forces. Okay, and then additional scriptures that connect
Speaker 1: we have. Ephesians IE. Seventeen through eighteen, Paul praised for
Speaker 1: believers to have the spirit of wisdom and revelation in
Speaker 1: the knowledge of Christ, paralleling the theme of wisdom and
Speaker 1: Colossians two. It's hard for me to say that. In
Speaker 1: First Corinthians Chapter one, verse thirty, Christ is described as
Speaker 1: our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, reinforcing the sufficiency of Christ.
Speaker 1: Galatians five, verse one. This verse speaks of the freedom
Speaker 1: we have in Christ, echoing the triumph over spiritual forces
Speaker 1: mentioned in Colossians two. That is it perfect. So next
Speaker 1: we're going to be in Philippians. Let me see, we're
Speaker 1: going to be Philippians chapter three. Okay, let me just
Speaker 1: get the intro pulled up. Hey, I don't know what's
Speaker 1: going on with you right now, but I am just
Speaker 1: I don't know why, but I just got hit with
Speaker 1: the title wave of airedness. But it's okay. I'm gonna
Speaker 1: push through. We have another hour, about an hour and ten.
Speaker 1: It's going and pushed through this all right. Philippians three
Speaker 1: is a vibrant and challenging chapter from the Apostle. Paul's
Speaker 1: letter to the Church of Philippi. In it, Paul encourages
Speaker 1: believers to shift their focus from worldly accolades to the
Speaker 1: surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the pursuit
Speaker 1: of Christ as the ultimate goal, to call a call
Speaker 1: to strive for heavenly citizenship and living in anticipation of
Speaker 1: Christ's return. What's the background of the letter? Philippians was
Speaker 1: written around eighty sixty sixty two. The Church of philip
Speaker 1: in Philippi, first planeted in Acts sixteen, had remained a
Speaker 1: faithful partner in Paul's ministry, even sending gifts and sending
Speaker 1: when others did not. Right, So let's go ahead and
Speaker 1: get to my teaching points perfect in one through eleven.
Speaker 1: That's what we need, Okay, perfect, all right. I'm gonna
Speaker 1: go to UH chapter three and we'll read to or
Speaker 1: Diverse seven. Not carnality but Christ. If then you were
Speaker 1: raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where
Speaker 1: Christ is sitting at the right hand of God. Set
Speaker 1: your mind on these things above, not on things that
Speaker 1: are on earth. For you died and your life is
Speaker 1: hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is who
Speaker 1: is our life appears, when you will also will appear
Speaker 1: with Him in glory. Therefore put a death. Therefore, put
Speaker 1: to death your members which are on the earth, fornication, uncleanliness,
Speaker 1: and evil, desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Therefore, because
Speaker 1: of these things, the wrath of God is coming upon
Speaker 1: the sons of disobedience in which you yourselves once walked
Speaker 1: when you lived in them. Okay, so confidence in the
Speaker 1: flesh versus confidence in Christ. Paul begins by warning against
Speaker 1: placing confidence in the flesh, listing his own credentials and achievements.
Speaker 1: Oh okay, hold on, Oh I know what happened. I'm
Speaker 1: so sorry. Oh my goodness, this thing's flipped to Philippians
Speaker 1: instead of Colossians. I am so sorry. So I've actually
Speaker 1: read the Oh wow, good thing. I didn't continue with that,
Speaker 1: all right, let me just h that was a mistake.
Speaker 1: Sorry about that, guys. Colossians three is this is what
Speaker 1: we're reading. We're not reading Philippians. I don't know why
Speaker 1: I went to Calausians. Colossians three is a compelling chap
Speaker 1: the Bible, written by Paul to the church in Colossie.
Speaker 1: It provides robust guidance on Christian living, offering a spiritual
Speaker 1: Roadmack for believers to renew themselves, adopt christ Like characteristics,
Speaker 1: and maintain a harmony and household relationships. These teachings underscore
Speaker 1: the transformation that faith in Christ can bring to personal
Speaker 1: and communal life. I read Colautions three on the actual
Speaker 1: Bible portion, but in my notes I was actually talking
Speaker 1: about Philippire I apologize. Colossians was written by the apostle
Speaker 1: Paul during his first Roman imprisonment around a d sixty
Speaker 1: sixty two. Now I apologize, Like I said, my notes
Speaker 1: kind of flipped to my other my Philippians notes. Oh yeah, yeah,
Speaker 1: all right, let's go ahead and go to my teaching
Speaker 1: points here, there we go. Okay. So in verses one
Speaker 1: and two, it encourages believers to set your hearts on
Speaker 1: things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand
Speaker 1: of God. Set your mind on things above, not on
Speaker 1: earthly things. This calls us to prioritize spiritual over worldly pursuits.
Speaker 1: And let's look a little deeper into that. The phrase
Speaker 1: seek the things above is derived from Colossians three one
Speaker 1: through two. Will The Apostle Paul exhorts believers to focus
Speaker 1: their hearts and minds on heavenly matters rather than earthly concerns.
Speaker 1: The Brion Standard Bible translates these verses as follows. Therefore,
Speaker 1: since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the
Speaker 1: things above, where Christ is seated on the right hand
Speaker 1: of God. Set your minds on things above, not on
Speaker 1: earthly things. Context and meaning in the context of Colossians,
Speaker 1: Paul addresses the church at Colossi, encouraging them to live
Speaker 1: in a manner worthy of their new identity in Christ.
Speaker 1: The call to seek the things above is a directive
Speaker 1: to prioritize spiritual realities over temporal ones. This exhortation is
Speaker 1: rooted in the believer's union with Christ, who is now
Speaker 1: seated at the right hand of God, signifying his authority
Speaker 1: and the completion of his redemptive work, and then theological
Speaker 1: significance theologically seeing the things above. Seeking the things above
Speaker 1: involves the transformation of values and priorities. It is the
Speaker 1: invitation to align one's life with the external purposes of God,
Speaker 1: reflecting the believer's new creation status Tewod Corinthians five, verse seventeen.
Speaker 1: This pursuit is not merely an intellectual exercise butholistic re
Speaker 1: orientation of one's life towards God's kingdom and righteousness. Practical
Speaker 1: implications practically seeking the things above manifest in various aspects
Speaker 1: of Christian living. It involves cultivating a mindset that has
Speaker 1: attuned to the spirit Romans eight five through six, engaging
Speaker 1: in prayer and worship, and immersing oneself in scripture. It
Speaker 1: also means living out the ethical implications of the Gospel,
Speaker 1: such as love, humanity, and service, as outlined in the
Speaker 1: subsequent verses and Colossians three Contrasts with earthly things. Paul
Speaker 1: contrasts things above with earthly things, which often pertain to
Speaker 1: a sinful desire and worldly distractions. In Colossians three, five
Speaker 1: through ten, he lists behaviors and attitudes that are to
Speaker 1: be put to death, such as immorality, greed, anger, and deceit. Ten. Oh,
Speaker 1: I haven't read that part yet. I okay. The believers
Speaker 1: focus on heavenly things serve as a safeguard against these
Speaker 1: earthly temptations, fostering a life that reflects Christ's character. The
Speaker 1: Holy Spirit. What's the role of the Holy Spirit in
Speaker 1: this The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in enabling
Speaker 1: believers to Seek the Things Above. By indwelling and empowering Christians,
Speaker 1: the spirit gives guide into all truth John sixteen, verse thirteen,
Speaker 1: and produces the fruit of righteousness in their lives Galaties
Speaker 1: two through twenty three. The spirit's work is essentral for
Speaker 1: maintaining a heavenly perspective, admits the challenges of the earthly existence.
Speaker 1: What about the esteological eschological hope? Seeking the Things Above
Speaker 1: is also estological, pointing to the future hope of the
Speaker 1: glory with Christ. Colossans three four states when Christ, when Christ,
Speaker 1: who is your life, appears, then you also will appear
Speaker 1: with Him in glory. This hope motivates believers to preserve
Speaker 1: in spiritual in their spiritual journey, knowing that their ultimate
Speaker 1: citizenship is in heaven. In summary, Seek the Things Above
Speaker 1: is a call to live in light of the eternal
Speaker 1: realities of God's Kingdom, prioritizing spiritual growth in christ like
Speaker 1: character over worldly pursuits. It is a transformative process empowered
Speaker 1: by the Holy Spirit, grounded in the believer's identity in Christ,
Speaker 1: and fuel by the hope of future glory. Okay, let
Speaker 1: me go ahead and read verse eight, and we're gonna
Speaker 1: read eight through eleven Colossians three, verse eight. But now,
Speaker 1: but now you yourselves are to put off all these things.
Speaker 1: Put off all these anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language
Speaker 1: out of your mouth. Do not lie to one another,
Speaker 1: since you have put off the old man with his deeds,
Speaker 1: and you have put on the new man, who is
Speaker 1: renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who
Speaker 1: created him. There's neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised,
Speaker 1: Barbarian Scynthian, slave, nor free. But Christ is all and
Speaker 1: in all. So. In Verses five through nine, paul list
Speaker 1: behaviors and attitudes to abandon, such as immorality, impurity, and anger.
Speaker 1: This is a call to actively reject sin and live
Speaker 1: in holiness. Let's look a little deeper in putting to
Speaker 1: death the earthly nature. It is rooted in the New
Speaker 1: Testament teachings, particularly in the Appauline epistles. This phrase refers
Speaker 1: to the Christian's call to renounce sinful behaviors and desires
Speaker 1: that are contrary to the will of God as part
Speaker 1: of the sanctification process. It emphasizes the trans transformation that
Speaker 1: occurs when one becomes a follower of Christ moving away
Speaker 1: from a life dominated by sin to one led by
Speaker 1: the Spirit. The primary scripture reference for this concept is
Speaker 1: found in Clautions three, verse five, where the apostle Paul
Speaker 1: instructs believers put to death therefore the components of earthly
Speaker 1: nature sexual morality and purity, lust, evil desires, and greed,
Speaker 1: which is idologry. This verse highlights specific sins that are
Speaker 1: manifestations of the earthly nature, urging Christians to actively eliminate
Speaker 1: them from their lives. Paul's exhortation is not merely about
Speaker 1: behavior modification, but involves a deeper spiritual transformation. The earthly
Speaker 1: nature refers to the sinful tendencies inherit in humanity due
Speaker 1: to the Fall, which are in opposition to the new
Speaker 1: life in Christ. The call to put to death these
Speaker 1: tendencies is a metaphorical expression indicating the need for decisive
Speaker 1: and radical action against sin. Theologically, this concept is tied
Speaker 1: to the doctrine of sanctification, this process by which believers
Speaker 1: are made wholly through the work of the Holy Spirit.
Speaker 1: It involves both a positive aspect where believers are declared
Speaker 1: righteous through faith in Christ, and a progressive aspect where
Speaker 1: they grow in holiness through their lives. Romans eight verse
Speaker 1: thir Romans eight thirteen further elaborates on this process. For
Speaker 1: if you live according to the flesh, you will die.
Speaker 1: But if you live by the Spirit, you will you
Speaker 1: put to death the deeds of the body. You will
Speaker 1: live here. Paul contrasts living according to the flesh with
Speaker 1: living by the spirit, underscores the necessity of the Spirit's
Speaker 1: power and overcoming sino the practical application. In practical terms,
Speaker 1: putting to death the earthly nature involves a daily commitment
Speaker 1: to spiritual discipline such as prayer, reading scripture, and fellowship
Speaker 1: with other believers. It requires a conscious effort to reject
Speaker 1: sinful thoughts and actions, relying on the Holy Spirit for
Speaker 1: strength and guidance. Galatians five twenty four through twenty five
Speaker 1: provides further insight those who belong to Christ, Jesus have
Speaker 1: crucified the flesh with his passions and desires. Since we
Speaker 1: live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with
Speaker 1: the Spirit. This passage emphasizes the believers i identity in
Speaker 1: Christ and ongoing need to align with one's life with
Speaker 1: the Spirit, leading today the call to put the death
Speaker 1: that earthly nature remains relevant in Christians as Christians navigate
Speaker 1: a world filled with temptations and moral relativism. It serves
Speaker 1: a moral relativism. It serves as a reminder of the
Speaker 1: ongoing battle against sin and the need for vigilance in
Speaker 1: pursuing holiness. By embracing this call, believers testify to the
Speaker 1: transformative power of the Gospel and the reality of new
Speaker 1: life in Christ. And then, in verses ten and eleven
Speaker 1: put on the New Self and Verses ten through eleven,
Speaker 1: paul speaks of the renewal in knowledge and the unity
Speaker 1: in Christ, emphasizing that Christ is in all, and is
Speaker 1: in all, or is all, and is in all is all,
Speaker 1: and is in all sorry all right. The concept of
Speaker 1: putting on the new self is a significant theme in
Speaker 1: the New Testament, particularly in the Pauline epistles. It refers
Speaker 1: to the transformative process that occurs in a believer's life
Speaker 1: upon accepting Jesus as their Lord and savior. This transformative
Speaker 1: this transformation involves a departure from the old sinful nature
Speaker 1: and an adoption of a new nature that reflects the
Speaker 1: character and righteousness of Christ. So, in summary, putting on
Speaker 1: the new self is a vital aspect of a Christian life,
Speaker 1: rooted in a believer's identity in Christ and empowered by
Speaker 1: the Holy Spirit, is a call to live a life
Speaker 1: that reflects God's righteousness and holiness, demonstrating the transformative power
Speaker 1: of the Gospel to a watching world. Okay, so all right,
Speaker 1: so let me just go over a brief description of
Speaker 1: what we just read. Colossians three one through eleven means
Speaker 1: that because Christians have been raised to new life with Christ,
Speaker 1: they must set their minds on heavenly things, not earthly desires,
Speaker 1: and actively put off their own sinful selves, immorality, greed, anger, lies,
Speaker 1: and put on the new self, being renewed in God's image,
Speaker 1: resulting in a unified identity where distinctions like Greek, jew
Speaker 1: or slave free disappear. In Christ. It's a call to
Speaker 1: live out the new identity in Christ through practical daily choices,
Speaker 1: moving from doctrinal truth to lived experience. Key themes in
Speaker 1: Colossians three one through eleven. Raised with Christ is in
Speaker 1: verses one through two. Believers have died to their old
Speaker 1: life and are now alive in Christ. So their focus
Speaker 1: should be on things above where He is. Seek heavenly
Speaker 1: things and verses one through two. This isn't just daydreaming,
Speaker 1: but a deliberate focus on God's priorities in Kingdom. Understanding
Speaker 1: that your true life is hidden with Christ in God.
Speaker 1: Put off the old self. Actively eliminate earthly sins like
Speaker 1: sexual morality and purity, passion, evil, desire, greed, malice, anger, slander,
Speaker 1: and lying in verses five through ninite. It actually goes
Speaker 1: over these and then put on oops, put on a
Speaker 1: new self in verses ten through eleven. Embrace the new
Speaker 1: identity in Christ, being renewed in knowledge and reflecting the
Speaker 1: image of your creator, new unity in Christ in verse eleven.
Speaker 1: In this new life, the old social barriers of Greek
Speaker 1: jew Slave three are irrelevant. Christ is everything and in everyone.
Speaker 1: Practical applications in this mindful shift mindset shift, consciously direct
Speaker 1: your thoughts and priorities toward God's eternal realities. Active transformation.
Speaker 1: It's a process of stripping off old habits and putting
Speaker 1: on Christ life characteristics with the spirit's help. Not passive acceptance.
Speaker 1: Identity in Christ. Your core identity is no longer defined
Speaker 1: by the world, but by your union with the resurrected Christ. Okay,
Speaker 1: so there's that let me just go ahead and read
Speaker 1: a character of the New Man Verses twelve through seventeen. Okay,
Speaker 1: I'll read. Uh, I'll just read twelve through seventeen, and
Speaker 1: I have some notes character of the New Man. Therefore,
Speaker 1: as the elective of God, Holy and Beloved, put on
Speaker 1: tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long suffering, bearing one another,
Speaker 1: and forgiving one another. If anyone has a complaint against another.
Speaker 1: Even as Christ forgave you, so you must you also
Speaker 1: must do. But above all these things, put on love,
Speaker 1: which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace
Speaker 1: of God rule in your hearts, to which you were called,
Speaker 1: in one body, and be thankful. Let the Word of
Speaker 1: Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and
Speaker 1: admonishing one another, in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
Speaker 1: singing the grace of your hearts to the Lord. And
Speaker 1: wherever and wherever you do in word or deed, do
Speaker 1: all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks
Speaker 1: to God the Father through Him. Okay, Hi, sorry, So
Speaker 1: clothe yourselves with virtues. Is in Verses twelve through fourteen
Speaker 1: instruct believers to embody compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
Speaker 1: and put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.
Speaker 1: And The phrase clothes yourself with virtues draws from the
Speaker 1: rich imagery found in the New Testament, particularly in the
Speaker 1: Pauline epistles, where believers are exhorted to adopt christ Like
Speaker 1: qualities as part of their spiritual transferm This concept is
Speaker 1: deeply rooted in the metaphor of clothing, symbolizing the international
Speaker 1: and visible adaptation of Christ's virtues in one's life. The
Speaker 1: primary scripture reference is in Colaussians three twelve through fourteen,
Speaker 1: which she just read and this passes. The apostle addresses
Speaker 1: the Colossian Church, urging them to embody virtues that reflect
Speaker 1: their new identity in Christ. The metaphor of clothing suggests
Speaker 1: a deliberate and outward expression of inward transformation. The virtues
Speaker 1: listed compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love are
Speaker 1: not merely moral attibuts but moral attributes, but are seen
Speaker 1: as the natural outworking of a life surrendered to Christ.
Speaker 1: In practical terms, clothing oneself with virtues involves a daily
Speaker 1: commitment to live in the manner that honors God and
Speaker 1: reflects his love to others. It requires a conscious decision
Speaker 1: to reject behaved and attitudes that are contrary to the
Speaker 1: teachings of Christ and to embrace those that promote unity
Speaker 1: and peace within the body of Christ. This emphasizes the
Speaker 1: emphasis on love as the bond of perfect unity, underscores
Speaker 1: the centrality of love and the Christian life. Love is
Speaker 1: the virtue that binds all others together, ensuring that they
Speaker 1: are expressed in a manner that builds up the community
Speaker 1: of believers. Conclusion, the call to clothe oneself with virtues
Speaker 1: is a profound invitation to live out the transformative power
Speaker 1: of the Gospel. It is a reminder that the Christian
Speaker 1: life is not merely about belief, but about embodying the
Speaker 1: character of Christ in every aspect of life. Okay, and
Speaker 1: then in verse fifteen, it talks about the peace of
Speaker 1: Christ's rule. Verse fifteen encourages us to let Christ's peace
Speaker 1: govern our hearts, fostering unity and thankfulness. So let's look
Speaker 1: a little deeper in that. The phrase let peace of
Speaker 1: Christ's rule is derived from Colassans three fifteen, which states,
Speaker 1: let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. For
Speaker 1: to this you were called as members of one body
Speaker 1: and be thankful breon Standard Bible. This passage is part
Speaker 1: of the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Colossian Church, where
Speaker 1: he provides guidance on Christian living and the virtues that
Speaker 1: should characterize the life of a believer. The instructions to
Speaker 1: let peace of Christ's rule in the believer's heart suggest
Speaker 1: that peace should act as an umpire or archer or
Speaker 1: arbiter in decision making and interpersonal relationships. The Greek word
Speaker 1: for rule, brabu, implies the function of a judge or referee. Thus,
Speaker 1: the peace of Christ should govern the believers emotions, thoughts,
Speaker 1: and actions, guiding them toward unity and love within the
Speaker 1: body of Christ. The peace is essential for maintaining harmony
Speaker 1: within the Christian community. As members of one body, believers
Speaker 1: are called to live in peace with one another, reflecting
Speaker 1: the unity that is found in Christ. The peace of
Speaker 1: Christ serves as a stabilizing force and enabling believers to
Speaker 1: navigate conflicts and differences with understanding, with grace and understanding.
Speaker 1: In summary, let the peace of Christ's rule is an
Speaker 1: initiation is an invitation to embrace the transformative power of
Speaker 1: Christ's peace, allowing it to shape every aspect of the
Speaker 1: believer's life and relationships. It is a call to live
Speaker 1: in harmony with others, grounding in the assurance of God's
Speaker 1: love and faithfulness. Okay, all right, so then verse sixteen
Speaker 1: is the Word of Christ. Verse sixteen highlights the importance
Speaker 1: of letting the Word of Christ dwell in you richly
Speaker 1: through teaching and monistering and worship. So I'll just give
Speaker 1: you the definition. The term the Word of Christ holds
Speaker 1: a significant theological and doctrial importance within Christian theology, particularly
Speaker 1: in understanding the nature of teachings and authority of Jesus Christ.
Speaker 1: This entry explores the multifaceted dimensions of the Word of
Speaker 1: Christ as it appears in scripture, its implications for Christian's
Speaker 1: faith and practice. Okay, so next up, in verse seventeen,
Speaker 1: it says, in whatever you do in the word or deed,
Speaker 1: do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,
Speaker 1: given thanks to God the Father through him, and verse
Speaker 1: seventeen it calls us to do all things in Jesus name,
Speaker 1: giving thanks to God the Father, do everything in the
Speaker 1: name of the Lord. The phrase do everything in the
Speaker 1: name of the Lord is rooted in the teachings of
Speaker 1: the New Testament, particularly in the Apostle Paul. This concept
Speaker 1: emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects the
Speaker 1: character and authority of Jesus Christ in all actions and decisions. Okay,
Speaker 1: so just wanted to go over that, and let me
Speaker 1: just go over what we just read. So a brief
Speaker 1: description of what we read in Verses twelve through seventeen
Speaker 1: Colossians three twelve through seventeen means that means that as
Speaker 1: God's chosen, holy and beloved people, Christians should put on
Speaker 1: virtues like compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, forgiving each
Speaker 1: other as Christ forgave them or forgave us, and being
Speaker 1: united by love, peace and thankfulness, letting Christ's words shape
Speaker 1: their teachings, and singing and doing everything in Jesus' name,
Speaker 1: reflecting our new identity in Him. It's a call to
Speaker 1: live out the Gospel's transformative daily power daily, moving from
Speaker 1: the old self sins like greed, anger, et cetera, to
Speaker 1: a new self characterized by Christ's likeness. The key themes
Speaker 1: in Colossians three twelve through seventeen identity in Christ, you
Speaker 1: are chosen holy and love by God. So your behavior
Speaker 1: should reflect this new heavenly identity, not your old earthly
Speaker 1: one or fleshly one. The virtues attire put on compassion
Speaker 1: and kindness, deep empathy and active goodness towards others, humility
Speaker 1: and gentleness, a lowliness of mind, not thinking too highly
Speaker 1: of yourself, being meek and mild, patience, bearing with one
Speaker 1: another's faults and disagreements. Forgiveness. Forgive others freely, just as
Speaker 1: God through Christ forgave you love as the unifier. Love
Speaker 1: is a supreme virtue that binds all these qualities and
Speaker 1: the community together in perfect harmony. Peace of Christ. Let
Speaker 1: Christ's peace rule your heart, uniting you as one body thankfulness.
Speaker 1: Be consistently grateful for God's grace which transforms your attitude
Speaker 1: and actions. Christ in your life. Allow the message of
Speaker 1: Christ to dwell richly in you, guiding your teaching and
Speaker 1: monishing and worship everything in Jesus' name. All your words
Speaker 1: and deeds should be done as representative of Jesus, giving
Speaker 1: thanks to God the Father through him perfect So we
Speaker 1: have roughly about forty minutes off. Let's go ahead and
Speaker 1: start in verse eighteen. Wives. Submit to your husbands as
Speaker 1: fitting to the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, do not
Speaker 1: be bitter toward them. Children. Obey your parents and all things,
Speaker 1: for this is well pleasing to the Lord. Fathers. Do
Speaker 1: not provoke your children unless they become discouraged bond servants.
Speaker 1: Obey in all things your master, according to the flesh. Yes,
Speaker 1: do not with eye service as men pleasers, but in
Speaker 1: sincerity of heart, fearing God. And whatever you do, do
Speaker 1: it heartily as to the Lord, and not to men,
Speaker 1: knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward
Speaker 1: of the inheritance, for you serve the Lord Christ. But
Speaker 1: he does wrong, he who does wrong will be repaid
Speaker 1: for what he has done. And there is no partiality man.
Speaker 1: So kind of sounds very familiar, right. It sounds a
Speaker 1: lot like in Ephesians when he's talking about wives, submit
Speaker 1: to your husbands. Right here, it sounds a lot like Ephesians. Right.
Speaker 1: So let me just go over a brief description of
Speaker 1: what we read in eighteen through twenty five. Colossians three
Speaker 1: eighteen through twenty five provides instruction for godly relationships within
Speaker 1: the household, wives, husband's children, father in workplace, servants, employees,
Speaker 1: masters and employers, emphasizing mutual love, respect, and obedience in
Speaker 1: the Lord, with all actions done sincerely as serving Christ,
Speaker 1: not just people, warning against bitterness, laziness, and promising that
Speaker 1: God judges fairly. The core meaning is to live out
Speaker 1: Christian faith and daily roles, making Christ central to family
Speaker 1: and work, promoting harmony and not just cultural order. Key instructions. Wives,
Speaker 1: submit to your husbands as it is appropriate in the Lord,
Speaker 1: meaning a respectful, supportive stance within God's design, not blind servitude.
Speaker 1: Husbands Verse nineteen, love your wives and don't be harsh
Speaker 1: or bitter towards them. Lead with sacrificial love, not demanding authority.
Speaker 1: Children obey your parents and everything as this pleases the Lord. Fathers,
Speaker 1: do not provoke your children to anger or discourage them.
Speaker 1: Discipline with love and encouragement, not harshness. Explains, not harshness.
Speaker 1: Bond servants. Employees obey earthly masters sincerely, fearing God, working
Speaker 1: heartily as the Lord, not just pleasing people, not eye
Speaker 1: service masters. Employers treat servants employers justly, remembering you will
Speaker 1: also have a master in heaven. This is implied contextually
Speaker 1: and that overall principle, whatever you do do it hold
Speaker 1: heartily as for the Lord, not for human reward, as
Speaker 1: God shows no partiality, and wrongdoers will be repaid. The
Speaker 1: passage applies the New Christian life to everyday situation, showing
Speaker 1: how faith transforms relationships, promoting mutual responsibility and love in
Speaker 1: a way that honors God, not just a cultural norm.
Speaker 1: All right, so we finished with chapter three. Let me
Speaker 1: go ahead and pull up the practical applications. We have one, two, three, four,
Speaker 1: five of them. First one is daily devotion. Begin each
Speaker 1: day by setting your mind on things above through prayer
Speaker 1: and scripture reading self examination. Regularly assess your life for
Speaker 1: any behaviors or attitudes that need to be put to death.
Speaker 1: Number three, cultivate virtues. Intentionally practice compassion, kindness, and patience
Speaker 1: in your interactions with others. Number four seek unity. Strive
Speaker 1: for peace and unity within your family, church, and community,
Speaker 1: reflecting the peace of Christ. Number five Worship and gratitude.
Speaker 1: Incorporate worship and thankfulness into your daily routine, acknowledging God's
Speaker 1: presence and blessing blessings. All right, perfect, Now, let's go
Speaker 1: over some additional scriptures that connect. We have Romans twelve,
Speaker 1: Verse two, do not be conformed to this world, but
Speaker 1: be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Ephesians four
Speaker 1: twenty two through twenty four encourages believers to put off
Speaker 1: your old self and put on the new self. Philippians four,
Speaker 1: verse eight cause us to think about things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely,
Speaker 1: and admirable. And then Galatians five twenty two through twenty
Speaker 1: three list the fruit of the spirit, which aligns with
Speaker 1: virtues and Clausians three. So there we go. We went
Speaker 1: ahead and finished chapter three. We'll move right along to
Speaker 1: Galatians four. Are not Galatians for sorry Colaustions four. You see,
Speaker 1: I could have could have made a mistake there too.
Speaker 1: All right, let me just go bring up colautions for
Speaker 1: on the screen. Hey, guys, who'll have to excuse me.
Speaker 1: I don't know why, but tonight is just I'm just
Speaker 1: a little more tired than I am normally. I don't
Speaker 1: know why I got good sleep last night. I just
Speaker 1: had a very long day in the wind. And sometimes
Speaker 1: when you go through the wind all day, you know,
Speaker 1: and it's freezing, your body's tensed up, you know. So
Speaker 1: maybe I was tensed up all day and then when
Speaker 1: I got home I just got exhausted. But it happens.
Speaker 1: But it's okay, because what's going good. We have about
Speaker 1: twenty thirty minutes left something like that, thirty five minutes left,
Speaker 1: so we're doing good, doing good. Let me just go
Speaker 1: ahead and read the Uh, this is the life of
Speaker 1: a podcast you guys, you know, this is how it is.
Speaker 1: This is the life of a podcaster that has a
Speaker 1: full time job. Actually is not the life of every
Speaker 1: podcaster because some of them don't have jobs besides podcasting,
Speaker 1: which is crazy that they would be able to do that.
Speaker 1: Because so the crazy part is this. I know you
Speaker 1: guys don't care about this, but the ads that pay
Speaker 1: are the podcasters. For some reason, they they pay really
Speaker 1: well and during Christmas, which I understand, I guess because
Speaker 1: probably they're probably doing a lot of Christmas ads and
Speaker 1: just people want spots, you know, so they pay you
Speaker 1: way more during Christmas. But man, when you see what
Speaker 1: happens to your the money that you were making in
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Speaker 1: the prices of your ads went up and then all
Speaker 1: of a sudden in January, like they just bottomed out.
Speaker 1: So I don't know how these guys that are like
Speaker 1: like trying to make a living off podcasting, I don't
Speaker 1: know how they do it, Like when that time hits, like,
Speaker 1: I don't know what they what they do or how
Speaker 1: they make But some of them are doing quite well.
Speaker 1: But not me, not in podcasting. But you know, my
Speaker 1: civilian job, no matter what, the money's there, you know,
Speaker 1: so I work hourly, so I know the money's going
Speaker 1: to be there for sure. Podcasting, man, you could say
Speaker 1: something wrong on a show and lose a hundred members,
Speaker 1: you know, a hundred listeners. You know. It's crazy. So
Speaker 1: I don't know how they do it. But interesting, but
Speaker 1: all right, So or for example, Raven and Jacob like
Speaker 1: just dropping Jonathan like I think a lot of people
Speaker 1: were discouraged by that. By the way, there's a guy,
Speaker 1: hold on real quick. I do have to shout this
Speaker 1: gentleman out because I want to say sorry to him.
Speaker 1: See if he's listening to this, and yeah, I definitely
Speaker 1: will pray over it. I do apologize, bro, your name
Speaker 1: is your name is mister hell J. I just want
Speaker 1: to apologize to you. I was bringing you up because
Speaker 1: I didn't know who you know, like you have actually
Speaker 1: gave me a good compliment before, and I really appreciate you.
Speaker 1: I just want to say sorry for bringing you up
Speaker 1: to Jacob. I didn't know. I thought he was just
Speaker 1: gonna I don't know how he was going to take that,
Speaker 1: but I do want to apologize to you. You said
Speaker 1: that I should pray about it. Yeah, I just want
Speaker 1: to let you know, mister hell J, if you do
Speaker 1: listen to this, I do apologize for bringing that up
Speaker 1: to Jacob. It was just kind of a point of
Speaker 1: conversation and we were talking about reviews and I just
Speaker 1: brought you up because I was pull it. I pull
Speaker 1: up their actual reviews and I was looking through it
Speaker 1: as I was talking to them. So I do apologize, brother,
Speaker 1: all right, please forgive me. If you listen to this,
Speaker 1: I do apologize, all right. Just want to let you
Speaker 1: know that. Now let's get into chapter four, the important
Speaker 1: meat up potatoes of this not podcasting. So let's go
Speaker 1: over to that. So Colossians four serves as the concluding
Speaker 1: chapter of Apostle pause Letter to the Christians and Colossie.
Speaker 1: The chapter provides practical wisdom about prayer, grace filled communication,
Speaker 1: taking advantage of opportunities to spread the gospel excuse me,
Speaker 1: and building and maintaining Christian relationships. It also includes personal
Speaker 1: instructions and greetings, revealing the deep bond and mutual support
Speaker 1: within the early Christian community. All right, let me just
Speaker 1: go to the teaching points here, all right, So let's
Speaker 1: go ahead and start Colossians four. Verse one, Masters give
Speaker 1: your bonds servants. This is just fair, knowing that you
Speaker 1: also have a master in heaven, it says, Masters, give
Speaker 1: your bond servants. What is just and fair, knowing that
Speaker 1: you also have a master in heaven. Verse two, Christian graces,
Speaker 1: it says, continue earnestly and prayer, being vigilant in it
Speaker 1: with thanksgiving. Meanwhile, praying also for us that God would
Speaker 1: open to us a door for the word to speak
Speaker 1: the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains,
Speaker 1: that I may may make it manifest as I ought
Speaker 1: to speak. Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside,
Speaker 1: redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace,
Speaker 1: season with salt, that you may know how you ought
Speaker 1: to answer each one. Okay, So in verse two, devoce
Speaker 1: to prayer. Devote yourselves to prayer being watchful and thankful.
Speaker 1: Paul emphasizes the importance of a consistent and vigilant prayer
Speaker 1: life coupled with gratitude in verse two, where it says,
Speaker 1: continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. Right,
Speaker 1: So devotion to prayer, Let's look a little deeper into that.
Speaker 1: Devotion to prayer is a central theme in the Christian faith,
Speaker 1: emphasizing the importance of maintaining a constant and sincere communication
Speaker 1: with God. Prayer is not merely a ritualistic practice, but
Speaker 1: a profound expression of faith, dependence and relationship with the Creator.
Speaker 1: The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings on the significance
Speaker 1: of prayer, encouraging believers to cultivate a life devoted to
Speaker 1: this spiritual discipline. Biblical foundations. The Bible underscores the importance
Speaker 1: of prayer through both direct teachings and examples set by
Speaker 1: faith individuals. In the Old Testament. Figures such as Abraham, Moses,
Speaker 1: and David exemplify a life committed to prayer. David in particular,
Speaker 1: is noted for his heartful prayers and psalms, expressing a
Speaker 1: deep reliance on God. Psalms five, verse three states in
Speaker 1: the morning, oh Lord, you hear my voice. At daybreak,
Speaker 1: I lay your plea before you and wait and expectation.
Speaker 1: In the New Testament, Jesus serves as the ultimate model
Speaker 1: of devotion to prayer. He frequently withdrew to solitary places
Speaker 1: to pray, demonstrating the necessity of communion with the Father
Speaker 1: and Luke five verse sixteen. It is recorded yet he
Speaker 1: frequently withdrew to the wilderness to pray. Jesus also taught
Speaker 1: his disciples to pray, provided them with the Lord's prayer
Speaker 1: as a template in Matthew nine Matthew six, verses nine
Speaker 1: through thirteen. The apostle Paul and his epistles emphasized the
Speaker 1: importance of persistent and devoted prayer, and First Thessalonians five
Speaker 1: sixteen through eighteen, he exhorts believers to rejoice in all times,
Speaker 1: pray without seizing, give thanks in every circumstance, for this
Speaker 1: is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. This passage
Speaker 1: highlights the call to maintain a continuous attitude of prayer
Speaker 1: integrated into your daily every aspect of life. Paul further
Speaker 1: instructs colostions to devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Speaker 1: This devotion is characterized by vigilance and gratitude, recognizing prayer
Speaker 1: as both a privilege and a responsibility. What's the role
Speaker 1: of the Holy Spirit in prayer? Holy Spirit plays a
Speaker 1: crucial role in a believer's prayer life. Romans eight twenty
Speaker 1: six through twenty seven explains, in the same way, this
Speaker 1: Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not
Speaker 1: know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit himself
Speaker 1: intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. The
Speaker 1: Spirit aids believers to their prayers, aligning their hearts with
Speaker 1: God's will and interceding on their behalf. Conclusion, devotion to
Speaker 1: prayers a vital aspect of the Christian life, fostering a
Speaker 1: deeper relationship with God and aligning the believer's heart with
Speaker 1: his purposes. Through the examples of biblical figures, the teachings
Speaker 1: of Jesus and the Apostles, and the empowering presence of
Speaker 1: the Holy Spirit, believers are encouraged to cultivate a life
Speaker 1: marked by persistent and heartfelt prayer. And then in verse three,
Speaker 1: it says, meanwhile, praying also for us that God would
Speaker 1: open up us a door for the Word. Praying for
Speaker 1: open doors, Paul requests prayer for opportunities to share the Gospel.
Speaker 1: Pray also for us that God may open us a
Speaker 1: door for the Word, that we may proclaim the mystery
Speaker 1: of Christ. So in Claus's four to three, they're praying
Speaker 1: for the door to be open, all right. And then
Speaker 1: in verse five, where it says, walk in wisdom towards
Speaker 1: those who are outside, redeeming the time, wise conduct toward outsiders,
Speaker 1: Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. Classans four, verse five,
Speaker 1: believers are called to live wisely and make the most
Speaker 1: of every opportunity to witness to non believers. We'll look
Speaker 1: a little deeper into wise conduct towards others. It's a
Speaker 1: significant theme in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of how
Speaker 1: believers interact with those who are not part of the
Speaker 1: Christian community. This conduct is rooted in love, wisdom, and
Speaker 1: a desire to reflect Christ's character to the world. The
Speaker 1: Apostle Paul provides direct instruction in this topic and this
Speaker 1: epistle to the cols. Act wisely toward others, act wisely
Speaker 1: toward outsiders, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be gracious,
Speaker 1: seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to
Speaker 1: answer everyone. This passage highlights the need for wisdom, grace,
Speaker 1: and readiness, and the communication with those outside the faith
Speaker 1: Wisdom and discernment. Wisdom and dealing with the outsiders involves
Speaker 1: discernment and understanding of the times and circumstances. Proverbs eleven,
Speaker 1: verse thirty states the fruit of the righteousness is a
Speaker 1: tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.
Speaker 1: This suggests that wise conduct is not only about personal behavior,
Speaker 1: but also about influencing others positively and leading them towards truth.
Speaker 1: Living as examples. Believers are called to live as examples
Speaker 1: to outsiders demonstrate in the transformative power of the Gospel.
Speaker 1: In One Peter two, verse twelve, it is written, conduct
Speaker 1: yourself with such honor among the gentiles, that though they
Speaker 1: slander you as evil doers, they may see your good
Speaker 1: deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
Speaker 1: This passage encourages Christians to maintain integrity and honor even
Speaker 1: in the face of misunderstanding and persecution. So the phrase
Speaker 1: redeeming time in Clautions four or five suggests an urgency
Speaker 1: and unintentionally unintentionality in interactions with outsiders. Believers are encouraged
Speaker 1: to make the most of every opportunity to witness and
Speaker 1: share the love of Christ. This aligns with the Great Commission,
Speaker 1: where Jesus instructs his followers to go and make disciples
Speaker 1: of all nations. Hospitality and kindness. Hospitality is another aspect
Speaker 1: of wise conduct towards outsiders. Hebrews thirteen, verse two reminds
Speaker 1: believers do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for
Speaker 1: by doing so, some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
Speaker 1: This hospitality is an expression of God's love and can
Speaker 1: open doors for meaningful relationships with spiritual conversations. Another thing
Speaker 1: is avoid compromise while engaging with outsiders. Believers are cautioned
Speaker 1: against compromising their faith two Corinthians six, verse fourteen. Ones
Speaker 1: do not be unequally yoke with unbelievers. For what partnership
Speaker 1: can righteousness have with wickedness? Or fellowship does or what
Speaker 1: fellowship does light have with darkness? This calls us for
Speaker 1: This calls for a balance between engaging with the world
Speaker 1: and maintaining a distinct Christian identity. The conclusion, the Bible
Speaker 1: provides clear guidance on how believers should conduct themselves toward
Speaker 1: outsiders and besides, using wisdom, grace, and integrity. By following
Speaker 1: these principles, christians can effectively witness to the world and
Speaker 1: bring glory to God through their interactions. Perfect all right,
Speaker 1: So let's go over a brief description of what we
Speaker 1: just read. Colossians four two through six means Christians should
Speaker 1: be devoted to prayer, watchful, thankful in praying for an
Speaker 1: open door for the gospel, Live wisely among non believers,
Speaker 1: making the most of time, and speak graciously, season with
Speaker 1: salt to effectively share their faith, balancing a godly inner
Speaker 1: life with outward intentional witness, combined with a wise walk
Speaker 1: with clear talk. It is a call to combine consistent
Speaker 1: prayer with winsome, wise conduct and speech to bring the
Speaker 1: message of Christ to the world. Key themes in verses
Speaker 1: two through six steadfast and thankful prayer. Be persistent and
Speaker 1: grateful in prayer. Pray for an open door. Ask God
Speaker 1: for opportunities to preach the mystery the Gospel of Christ,
Speaker 1: even for Paul who was imprisoned. Pray for clarity, Pray
Speaker 1: for the ability to proclaim the message clearly as one
Speaker 1: ought to. And then in verse five, walk wisely live
Speaker 1: your daily life with wisdom toward those outside the faith outsiders,
Speaker 1: redeem the time. Make the most of every opportunity to
Speaker 1: interact with the world, not wasting time, but using it
Speaker 1: for spiritual purposes. And then Grace's speech in verse six,
Speaker 1: Grace and salt. Let your conversation always be full of grace, pleasant, helpful,
Speaker 1: and seasoned with salt. Knowing how to answer. Be prepared
Speaker 1: to answer everyone with sensitivity and relevance, so your words
Speaker 1: are valuable and bring God's flavor to situations. All right,
Speaker 1: final greetings here in verses seven through fifteen. Seven Verse
Speaker 1: seven says Taicheus, a beloved brother faithful to Taichukus. Taichikus,
Speaker 1: I guess tai Chikus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and
Speaker 1: fellow servant. And the Lord will tell you all the
Speaker 1: news about me. I am sending him to you for
Speaker 1: this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and
Speaker 1: comfort your hearts. With one Samus, a faithful and beloved
Speaker 1: brother who is one of you. They will make known
Speaker 1: to you all things which are happening here. Aristocus, a
Speaker 1: fellow prisoner, meets greets you with Mark, the cousin of Barnabas,
Speaker 1: about whom you received instructions. If he comes to you,
Speaker 1: welcome him. And Jesus who is called Justice, and Jesus
Speaker 1: who is called Jesus Justus. These are the only few
Speaker 1: workers for the Kingdom of God who are of the circumcision.
Speaker 1: They have proved to be a comfort to me. So
Speaker 1: obviously this is not talking about Jesus Christ. Okay, this
Speaker 1: is talking about Jesus, who is Justice. Okay, different person
Speaker 1: for us, One who is for us, who is one
Speaker 1: of you, a bond servant of Christ, greets you, always
Speaker 1: laboring fervently for you in prayers that you may stand
Speaker 1: perfect and complete in all the will of God. For
Speaker 1: I bear you witness that He has a great zeal
Speaker 1: for you. Those who are in the Ladicea and those
Speaker 1: in Heropolis. Luke, the beloved physician and Deems greet you. Obviously,
Speaker 1: that's talking about Luke, the one that wrote Luke greet
Speaker 1: the brethren who are in Ladesia and Nymphis, and the
Speaker 1: church that is in his house. Okay, So all right.
Speaker 1: So in Verses seven, through fifteen. Colossians seventh through fifteen
Speaker 1: is about Christian community, communication and faithful service as Paul
Speaker 1: sends messengers to update, encourage, and comfort the colassans while
Speaker 1: giving instructions for sharing the letter and for specific individuals,
Speaker 1: highlighting the importance of supportive relationships and shared ministry and
Speaker 1: advancing the Gospel even among prisoners like Paul. It emphasizes
Speaker 1: being a beloved brother, faithful servant, fellow slave, and develop
Speaker 1: qualities of faithfulness and support for others in the church.
Speaker 1: Here is a breakdown of the passage meaning Taychius sent
Speaker 1: as a trusted messenger to bring news and encouraged the church,
Speaker 1: representing Paul's care and connection to them. Once Amiss, the
Speaker 1: runaway slave from Philammon, now a Christian andaluebel helpers, showing
Speaker 1: how Christ transforms relationships and brings reconciliation. Articists Mark and justice,
Speaker 1: fellow prisoner and co workers demmetry, and that even in hardship,
Speaker 1: the Church's work continues through dedicated believers and then fras
Speaker 1: Fras a Colossian leader who fervently prays for them, highlighting
Speaker 1: the power of prayer and intense effort required in ministry.
Speaker 1: Luke and Demas, Luke the beloved physician author of Luke
Speaker 1: and Acts and Demas, who later deserted. Paul show the
Speaker 1: varied experiences within ministry. Greetings and Instruction includes greeting to
Speaker 1: Ladysesa and Nympha Nympha Church, urging them to exchange letters
Speaker 1: for Archupists to fulfill his ministry, encouraging faithful completion of
Speaker 1: one's calling interconnectedness. The Christian community is a vital network,
Speaker 1: needing each other for encouragement and mission. Faithful service. Believers
Speaker 1: are called to serve humbly like Paul Taychus and One
Speaker 1: of Miss, demonstrating Christ's love. Supporting encouragement. Friends provide crucial
Speaker 1: emotional and spiritual support at difficult times. Redemption one of
Speaker 1: Miss's story, shows the transformative power of faith, reconciling former
Speaker 1: masters and slaves in essence. Paul closes the letter by
Speaker 1: emphasizing the human connections that sustain the spiritual mission, urging
Speaker 1: the Colossans to embrace fellowship and continue serving faithfully all right,
Speaker 1: closing Exhortations and blessings. Now, when this epistle is read
Speaker 1: among you see that it is read also in the
Speaker 1: Church of the lads, seans Lao Decians, and that you
Speaker 1: likewise read the epistle from Ladisia and say to Archipis,
Speaker 1: take heed to the ministry which you have received, to
Speaker 1: the Lord, that you may fulfill it the salvation of
Speaker 1: my own hand. Paul, remember my chains. Grace be with
Speaker 1: you a men. Okay. So the chapter concludes with the
Speaker 1: personal greeting and instructions, highlighting the importance of community and
Speaker 1: fellowship within the body of Christ. Paul's personal greetings, found
Speaker 1: throughout his epistles in the New Testament, offer a unique
Speaker 1: limpse into the early Christian community and the apostles relationships
Speaker 1: with fellow believers. These greetings, often located at the beginning
Speaker 1: and the end of his letters, serve not only as
Speaker 1: means of personal connection, but also as a testament to
Speaker 1: the communal and collaborative nature of the early Church. Romans sixteen,
Speaker 1: Paul extends greetings to a diverse group of individuals in
Speaker 1: the church at Rome. He begins by commending Phoebe, a
Speaker 1: deaconess at the church, highlighting her role in service. In
Speaker 1: Romanies sixteen to one, Paul's greetings and Romans Okay, so
Speaker 1: we really don't need to go over all this, I
Speaker 1: think we'll just talk about the Colossians part and Colossians
Speaker 1: Paul provides a detailed account of his companions and the
Speaker 1: roles in the ministry, which we talked about already. Paul's
Speaker 1: greetings extend to other key figures such as Archais, Mark
Speaker 1: and Luke the Beloved Physician, showcasing the diverse talents and
Speaker 1: backgrounds of those involved in the mission of the church.
Speaker 1: Paul's personal greetings throughout his epistles revealed the relational dynamics
Speaker 1: of the early Church, characterized by mutual support, shared mission,
Speaker 1: and a deep sense of community among believers. These greetings
Speaker 1: serve as a testament to the collaborative spirit and enduring
Speaker 1: bonds that define the early Christian movement. So let's go
Speaker 1: over what we just read in fourteen through sixteen. Colossians
Speaker 1: four sixteen through eighteen, Sorry, not fourteen through sixteen, but
Speaker 1: sixteen through eighteen concludes Paul's letter with final instructions. Circuit
Speaker 1: this letter to Laodicea and read this letter to them.
Speaker 1: Insure Arcipus fulfills his ministry. Remember Paul's imprisonment and received grace.
Speaker 1: The passage emphasizes church connection and importance of personal ministry
Speaker 1: and steadfastness in faith despite suffering, all under the theme
Speaker 1: of God's enabled enable grace, highlighting communal faith and diligent service.
Speaker 1: Meaning of key phrases. When this letter has been read
Speaker 1: among you, have it also read in the church of
Speaker 1: laodoceans see that it has also read the letter in Ladoca.
Speaker 1: Paul intended this letter to be shared, promoting unity and
Speaker 1: shared teaching between the churches in Colossi and nearby Lao Deica,
Speaker 1: possibly mentioning another lost letter to them, and say to Arcupus,
Speaker 1: see that you fulfill the ministry that you have received
Speaker 1: in the Lord. This is a direct charge to arcupas
Speaker 1: likely a leader, to be faithful and complete his assigned
Speaker 1: duties in the Lord's service, a call for diligence and
Speaker 1: spiritual tasks. Paul I, Paul write this greeting with my
Speaker 1: own hand, Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Paul
Speaker 1: personally signs off, reminding them he's in prison chains to
Speaker 1: invoke sympathy and solidarity, and concludes with a blessing of grace,
Speaker 1: showing God's favor sustains believers even in hardship. Overall message,
Speaker 1: the closing section reinforces the themes of the entire letter,
Speaker 1: unity and community, encouraging connection and share between churches. Laodicea
Speaker 1: and Colossi, faithfulness in ministry, urging everyone, including leaders like Arkipas,
Speaker 1: to complete their God given work enduring endurance and suffering,
Speaker 1: asking them to remember Paul's suffering, his chains, and to
Speaker 1: rely on God's grace not human effort for strength. Okay
Speaker 1: Colossians to verse ten. What that's not? No need to
Speaker 1: read that? Okay? Perfect? All right, So we are done
Speaker 1: with chapter four, So let me just go over some
Speaker 1: practical applications. Cultivate a prayer routine, set aside specific times
Speaker 1: each day to pray, focus in on being watchful and thankful,
Speaker 1: seek opportunities for evangelism, pray, pray for, and actively look
Speaker 1: for opportunities to share the Gospel with those around you.
Speaker 1: Practice wise living. Reflect on how you can live wisely
Speaker 1: in your daily interactions, making the most of every opportunity
Speaker 1: to reflect. Christ. Monitor your speech, be intentional about speaking
Speaker 1: with grace and truth, ensuring words are edifying in season
Speaker 1: with wisdom. Yeah, it's very hard, I like when you're
Speaker 1: monitoring trying to monitor your speech when you're at work,
Speaker 1: and you're with the guys. You know, depending on what
Speaker 1: industry you work in. If you're in a professional it's
Speaker 1: a little easier. When you're in a blue collar work environment,
Speaker 1: it's it's a little harder, you know. Like my production
Speaker 1: guys were a little more professional, right, the guys that
Speaker 1: I work around. But sometimes you know, you go to
Speaker 1: the field, uh and a little less professional. But hm, hm,
Speaker 1: right now, we have a pretty good crew. Actually they're
Speaker 1: they're actually they're they're professional. But sometimes, you know, before
Speaker 1: we'd have a crew where you know, nobody's monitoring their speeches.
Speaker 1: Put it that way. Uh, yeah, most people are not
Speaker 1: monitoring their speech when they're when they're in a crew
Speaker 1: like that. But you know, not everybody's like that. But
Speaker 1: I'm just saying, I just it's kind of what I
Speaker 1: was seeing. And then next it says engage in Christian
Speaker 1: fellowship and best time in building relationships within your church community,
Speaker 1: following Paul's example of personal connection and encourage. Yes, I
Speaker 1: know that church is not for everybody, but church is
Speaker 1: definitely a good thing, you know, and it assists us
Speaker 1: as believers, you know, definitely as a community and relying
Speaker 1: on other If you're a man, you're relying on other men,
Speaker 1: Iron Chapin's Iron. If you're a woman, you're relying on
Speaker 1: other women. In the church, they assist you with certain
Speaker 1: things that you deal with, and men might not be
Speaker 1: able to know, you know about, or kind of be
Speaker 1: professional about or not professional about, but you know, might
Speaker 1: not know about you know. So there's different things that
Speaker 1: are good for that. Cultivate a prayer routine, Yes, seek
Speaker 1: opportunities for evangelism. Yes, that's something that is definitely important.
Speaker 1: And then practice why he is leaving. We already talked
Speaker 1: about that, all right, cool, perfect, Now let's go ahead
Speaker 1: and give you guys connection to additional scriptures we have.
Speaker 1: Philippians four versus six through seven emphasizes prayer and thanksgiving
Speaker 1: as a means to experience God's peace. Okay, evangelism and wisdom.
Speaker 1: Matthew five thirteen through sixteen calls believers to be the
Speaker 1: salt of the earth and the light of the world,
Speaker 1: living wisely and visibly for Christ. Next, Grace's speech of
Speaker 1: Pheasians four twenty nine encourages believers to speak words that
Speaker 1: build others up according to their needs. Okay, so that's
Speaker 1: that's all of them. That's a Pheasians four twenty nine,
Speaker 1: Matthew five thirteen through sixteen, and Philippians for six through seven.
Speaker 1: That is it. We are done with Colossians four. We're
Speaker 1: not going to do Thessalonians. We will do we'll start
Speaker 1: that actually next week. All right, we'll be on first Thessalonians.
Speaker 1: I'll do a good intro and then we'll you know,
Speaker 1: maybe we'll go one through three, one through four something
Speaker 1: like that, you know, depending on how big the chapters
Speaker 1: are and how much meet there is to teach. So
Speaker 1: let me just go ahead and stop the screen share
Speaker 1: perfect timing. It's about ten o'clock, so that's good. I
Speaker 1: do apologize for the tiredness. Just happen, you know, it
Speaker 1: just happens. I just you know, these, like I said,
Speaker 1: Sunday service a little easier, but Wednesday service is a
Speaker 1: little tough because I always do it right after work
Speaker 1: after working all day. But it's all right, so thank
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Speaker 1: that I appreciate you. I have an idea that I'm
Speaker 1: going to do that I'm want to talk about. I
Speaker 1: don't know if you guys are still with me, if
Speaker 1: you are cool, But I am going to go to
Speaker 1: fifty three degrees north, which is going to be Edmonton, Canada,
Speaker 1: all right, and me and another fellow is gonna film
Speaker 1: the sun, all right, film the sun from rising to
Speaker 1: its setting. Right, it's going to be on June twenty first.
Speaker 1: I'm going to go there, and I'm thinking about crowdfunding.
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Speaker 1: three degrees north, December twenty first, fifty three degrees south,
Speaker 1: and then we're gonna film the sunset there so we
Speaker 1: could see if it's the exact opposite. If it is,
Speaker 1: then that is going to be interesting. You know. That's
Speaker 1: obviously pointing more towards what the globe claims, but if
Speaker 1: it's different, then it's actually against what the globe claims.
Speaker 1: So obviously I do even biblical cosmology. So I'm going
Speaker 1: to go do this as an experiment to see what
Speaker 1: the sun is doing on the twenty first of June
Speaker 1: and the twenty first of December, complete opposite north fifty
Speaker 1: three degrees north latitude fifty three degrees south latitude and
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Speaker 1: this in prayer, so Father God in the name of Jesus,
Speaker 1: thank you so much for giving me the energy to
Speaker 1: push through this show. Lord, and also thank you for
Speaker 1: everything you do. I know I appreciate you. And you
Speaker 1: know we talked a little bit about, you know, spiritual
Speaker 1: warfare here and different things that people are going through.
Speaker 1: I also want to pray for myself and everybody that's
Speaker 1: listening any spiritual wars that we're going through. Lord, assist
Speaker 1: us with these battles and help us. Lord and I
Speaker 1: just want to say thank you for everything, Lord, for
Speaker 1: the food that we drink, the food that we eat,
Speaker 1: the water that we drink, and the air that we breathe. Lord,
Speaker 1: thank you for that, and thank you for life, you know,
Speaker 1: for every breath that we have. And there's people out
Speaker 1: there that are struggling with you know, different vices. Lord.
Speaker 1: I just want to ask that you break those chains,
Speaker 1: any chains that I have, also break those chains Lord
Speaker 1: and assist us all Lord, please, thank you, We love
Speaker 1: you in Jesus name. Amen. Thank you guys for tuning in.
Speaker 1: Really appreciate you. Looking forward to Sunday service and Wednesday
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