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Colossians 4:7-9 emphasizes faithfulness in serving God through small yet significant tasks. Tychicus and Onesimus are commended as faithful and beloved brothers, entrusted to deliver updates and encourage the Colossians. Their dedication to seemingly simple responsibilities reflects the importance of being faithful in the little things God entrust…

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Kirjoittanut Micah Heist

Colossians 4:2-6 encourages believers to be devoted to prayer, staying watchful and thankful. Paul asks for prayers to spread the gospel effectively. He advises speaking with wisdom towards outsiders, making the most of every opportunity. Conversations should be gracious and seasoned with salt, providing thoughtful and fitting responses to others. …

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Kirjoittanut Micah Heist

Kirjoittanut Micah Heist

Colossians 3:18–4:1 outlines Christian household and workplace relationships, urging respect, love, and integrity. Wives are called to submit to husbands, husbands to love their wives (as Christ loves the Church), children to obey parents, and fathers to avoid discouraging their children. Slaves are encouraged to serve wholeheartedly, and masters t…

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Colossians 3:12-17 encourages believers to embody qualities like compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, forgiving others as God forgave them. It emphasizes love as the bond of unity and instructs letting Christ's peace and word dwell within. It highlights living with a spirit of worship, thankfulness, and placing Christ at the ce…

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Kirjoittanut Micah Heist

Colossians 3:5-11 urges believers to put to death earthly behaviors like sexual immorality, greed, and anger, which lead to God’s wrath. Christians are called to discard their old, sinful nature and embrace renewal in Christ, where distinctions like ethnicity or status no longer matter, as Christ unites all. Series: Paul's Prison Epistles Speaker: …

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Colossians 3:1-4 urges believers to focus on heavenly things rather than earthly ones. Since they have been raised with Christ, their true life is hidden with Him. They are called to seek God's will, with Christ as the center, knowing that when He returns, they will share in His glory. Series: Paul's Prison Epistles Speaker: Pradeep Daniel Scriptur…

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Luke 24:13-35 recounts the story of two disciples traveling to Emmaus after Jesus’ crucifixion. Jesus joins them, but they don’t recognize Him. He explains the Scriptures concerning the Messiah. At dinner, their eyes are opened when He breaks bread, and they realize it’s Jesus before He vanishes. Series: Topical Sermon Speaker: James Ragland Script…

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Kirjoittanut Micah Heist

Kirjoittanut Micah Heist

Colossians 2:20-23 warns against following human rules and religious practices that focus on asceticism, restrictions, and false humility. Paul argues that since believers have died with Christ, they should not be bound by worldly regulations. These practices may seem wise but lack real value in spiritual growth. Series: Paul's Prison Epistles Spea…

Colossians 2:16-19 encourages believers not to be judged by others regarding religious practices, such as food, drink, festivals, or Sabbaths, which are mere shadows of Christ’s reality. It warns against false humility, angel worship, and holding onto man-made rules, urging believers to stay connected to Christ, the head of the Church. Series: Paul…

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Kirjoittanut Micah Heist

Kirjoittanut Micah Heist

Colossians 2:6-15 encourages believers to live in Christ, rooted in faith, and not be swayed by deceptive philosophies. It emphasizes that Christ is fully God, and through Him, believers are spiritually alive, forgiven, and victorious over sin. Christ triumphed over powers and authorities through His death on the cross. Series: Paul's Prison Epistl…

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Kirjoittanut Micah Heist

In Colossians 2:1-5, Paul expresses his deep concern and struggle for the believers in Colossae and Laodicea. He encourages them to be united in love, gain understanding of Christ's mystery, and avoid being deceived by persuasive arguments. Paul rejoices in their discipline and steadfast faith. Series: Paul's Prison Epistles Speaker: Benjamin Mathe…

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Kirjoittanut Micah Heist

In Colossians 1:24-29, Paul expresses his joy in suffering for the church, viewing his trials as part of Christ's afflictions. He describes his mission to reveal the mystery of Christ to the Gentiles, emphasizing Christ within believers as the hope of glory, and his dedication to teaching and admonishing everyone. Series: Paul's Prison Epistles Spe…

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Kirjoittanut Micah Heist

Colossians 1:21-23 explains that we were all once alienated from God and have been now reconciled through Christ’s death. This reconciliation that God has brought about makes a Christian holy and blameless and empowers them to continue and to be established and firm in the faith. This passage emphasizes the importance of continuing in the gospel’s …

Kirjoittanut Micah Heist

Kirjoittanut Micah Heist

Colossians 1:15-20 presents Christ as the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. It emphasizes His supremacy, stating that all things were created through and for Him. He holds all creation together and is the head of the Church. Through Him, God reconciled all things, bringing peace through His blood on the cross. Series: Pau…

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Kirjoittanut Micah Heist

Colossians 1:9-14 is a prayer by Paul for the Colossian believers, asking God to fill them with spiritual wisdom and understanding. He prays that they live worthy lives, bearing fruit in good works, growing in knowledge, and being strengthened with God's power, while giving thanks for their salvation through Christ. Series: Paul's Prison Epistles S…

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Colossians 1:3-8 is a passage where Paul expresses gratitude for the Colossians' faith in Christ and their love for all believers, inspired by their hope in heaven. He mentions that the gospel, which bears fruit globally, has impacted them since Epaphras, a faithful minister, shared it with them. Series: Paul's Prison Epistles Speaker: Pradeep Dani…

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In Colossians 1:1-2, Paul introduces his letter to the church in Colossae, affirming his apostolic authority and role as a servant of Christ. He addresses the faithful believers, offering them grace and peace from God the Father and Jesus Christ, setting a tone of encouragement and spiritual enrichment.Series: Paul's Prison EpistlesSpeaker: Revanth…

In Philippians 4:21-23, Paul extends greetings to all the believers in Philippi from the saints in Caesar’s household. He blesses them with grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, expressing a warm, personal connection and unity in faith despite his imprisonment.Series: Paul's Prison EpistlesSpeaker: Revanth TScripture: Phili…

Kirjoittanut Micah Heist

Kirjoittanut Micah Heist

Kirjoittanut Micah Heist