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7 Last Words of Christ
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Acts 1-12:
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Apostle Paul
Christmas Incarnation
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Christ Powered Life (Rom 5-8)
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Conquering Lamb of Revelation
Daniel
David, Life of
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Gideon
Grace
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Glorious Kingdom, The
Early Church: Acts1-12
Elijah
Ephesians
Hebrews
Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide
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Jacob
Jesus and the Kingdom
John's Gospel
John's Letters
Joshua
Lamb of God
Listening for God's Voice
Lord's Supper
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Moses
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Christ Is Supreme!
Discipleship Lessons from Colossians and Philemon
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To the immature, rule-keeping can feel more "religious" than a spiritual devotion to Christ himself. That's the temptation the Colossian church was facing from false teachers. No, says Paul in his Letter to Colossians. Christ is both supreme and sufficient -- we need nothing beyond him to complete our faith.
The letter provides us with one of the most compelling visions in all the New Testament of who Jesus Christ actually is, in all his majesty and glory -- the image of the invisible God, existing before all things, Creator of everything, Sustainer, Head, Beginning, First-to-Be-Resurrected -- the fullness of God in bodily form. Christ is preeminent!
This nine-week Bible study of Colossians and Philemon both awes us in its revelation of Christ and anchors us in practical guidelines for Christian living. The study can be used for personal enrichment, by small groups and classes, and by teachers and preachers for sermon preparation.
Here's the abbreviated table of contents of this 158-page book:
Preface | 3 |
Introduction to Colossians | 13 |
1. A Prayer for the Colossian Believers (Colossians 1:1-14) | 20 |
2. The Supremacy of Christ (Colossians 1:15-19) | 36 |
3. Christ the Reconciler (Colossians 1:20-23) | 48 |
4. Paul's Labors for the Church (Colossians 1:24-2:5) | 56 |
5. Freedom from Legalism (Colossians 2:6-23) | 70 |
6. Guidelines for Holy Living (Colossians 3:1-17) | 88 |
7. Christian Households (Colossians 3:18-4:1) | 107 |
8. Final Instructions and Greetings (Colossians 4:2-18) | 119 |
9. Paul's Letter to Philemon | 132 |
Appendix 1. Participant Handouts | 144 |
Appendix 2. Songs and Hymns from Colossians | 156 |
Participant lesson handouts can be downloaded and printed for your group or class at no charge.
The book is available in both paperback and e-book
formats.
Copyright © 2023, Ralph F. Wilson. <pastorjoyfulheart.com> All rights reserved. A single copy of this article is free. Do not put this on a website. See legal, copyright, and reprint information.
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- 28 Advent Scriptures
- 1, 2, and 3 John
- 1 Peter
- 2 Peter & Jude
- 1 & 2 Thessalonians
- 1 & 2 Timothy
- 1 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians
- Apostle Paul
- Abraham, Faith of
- Christ Powered Life (Romans 5-8)
- Christmas Incarnation
- Colossians and Philemon
- Conquering Lamb of Revelation
- Daniel
- David, Life of
- Early Church: Acts 1-12
- Elijah
- Ephesians
- Galatians
- Gideon
- Glorious Kingdom, The
- Grace: Favor for the Undeserving
- Great Prayers of the Bible
- Hebrews
- Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide
- Isaiah
- Jacob, Life of
- James
- Jesus and the Kingdom of God
- JesusWalk: Beginning the Journey
- John's Gospel
- Joshua
- Lamb of God
- Listening for God's Voice
- Lord's Supper
- Luke's Gospel
- Moses the Reluctant Leader
- Names and Titles of God
- Names and Titles of Jesus
- Parables
- Philippians
- Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books
- Resurrection and Easter Faith
- Sermon on the Mount
- Psalms
- Seven Last Words of Christ
- Songs of Ascent (Ps 120-134)
- Revelation
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