Colossians 3:18-4:1 A Civil Society
Paul has given us a foundation in the first three chapters to form the foundation of the rules for a civil society. This is our study today, the rules for a civil family, and a civil society. Civil meaning in accordance with the rules for the Kingdom of God.
2 Corinthians 11:12-15 Paul Calls Them Out!
We are not accustomed to calling sin sin, but Paul was not afraid to. In this passage he calls out the false apostles for what they are; and so must we.
Jude 1:24-25 Oh What A Savior!
Jude closes his short book with a Doxology – a glorious saying about God. Let’s look closely at it because it is rich in theology.
Colossians 3:12-17 Evidence of the Reformed Life
These verses are either fun or hurtful, depending of how hard a person is working to be transformed. Christians are required to put off the “old person” and to put on the “new person.” We do this with the aid of the Holy Spirit. How hard are you working at it?
2 Corinthians 11:7-11 Money Matters
The Apostle Paul defends his policy of not claiming financial support from the church in Corinth. He questions the virtue of those “false apostles” who are criticizing him for this policy as they do take support from the church.
Jude 1:17-23 Kept in the Love of God
Jude says to “keep yourselves in the love of God.” What does that even mean IF God loves everyone? This is part of the discussion in this text.
Colossians 3:5-11 The New You
Having expressed the doctrinal portion of the book in chapters one and two, Paul begins the practical portion in chapter three. It is the same exhortation as his other books: clean up your life!
2 Corinthians 11:1-6 False Teachers Among Us
Nearly every book in the Bible warns against False Teachers and/or False Prophets. Paul is warning against the dangers of false teachers, false apostles in Corinth. We need to understand this because they are among us today.
Colossians 3:1-4 Set Your Mind
These for verses can be life-changing, if a person will do them. Here Paul sets out a series of commands that, if they are diligently followed, have the potential to change a life.
2 Corinthians 10:7-18 Understanding Our Calling
False teachers were the bane of Paul’s life. They followed him everywhere and generally made life more difficult for him than necessary. I this passage, Paul tries to explain the scope of his God-apportioned ministry, and to get the false teachers ou of the way.
