1.Warnings Against Strange Teachings, 2. Fullness of Life & 3.Saints Are Complete in Jesus ?
"And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power" (Colossians 2:10)Focal Verses: Colossians 2:6-15
In Focus:
We live in a time when people argue against the Truth without fear and with boldness. Think about statements such as these which are spoken daily in media outlets:
1. All religions lead to God, Even if you reject Jesus.
2. Everyone is saved already; no one will go to hell.
3. You don't have to read the Bible or be concerned about living for Jesus. Just be a good person.
4. No other religions believe in hell the way we do. Christians must be wrong!
In today's lesson, Paul deals head on with traditions and philosophies that threaten to unsettle the budding church in Colosse. Like the Colossians, we, too, need to be exhorted and reminded of the message of the Gospel , so that we, in appreciation of fullness we have in Jesus, stay rooted in the faith.
Lesson in Our Society:
Jesus Christ, who is the fullness of God, put an end to all disputes of power and authority. In today's
world, which is rampant with humanism, we who are called by His Name can rest assured of our completeness in Him. We must be encouraged by the fellowship of the saints that as we are met with opposing views, we can stand on the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As a community of saints, it is incumbent on us to join with spiritual leadership in building up the body of Jesus Christ by remaining confident that Jesus is who He says He is. Also, In our hearts, we must stand guard against any attempts of the enemy of our souls to cause distractions, distortions, and confusion. We can only be effective in sharing love and winning souls for Jesus by being steadfast and unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.
Make it Happen:
1. Seek in your own life to draw closer to the Lord by further study of what it means to be complete in Jesus, who is the fullness of God.
2. God may be on your team, but do you have him actually playing in the game of your life? Examine areas were you need to give Jesus supreme authority.
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