Truth vs. False Teaching: Holding Fast to Christ Over the Traditions of Men Colossians 1:24 to 2:12. A lot of time is spent on verses 24 and 25, then St. Paul warns them as he often does to beware of the false teachers. He contrasts the deity of Jesus and what he has revealed to … Continued
The Supremacy of Christ: Creator, Sustainer, and Reconciler of All Things Another LOADED study from St. Paul’s colossal letter! More on the sacrifice of Jesus, the Christ-hymn of Colossians, Jesus as God, creator, sustainer, reconciler. Introduction of the very difficult passage in 1:24. Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan … Continued
Introduction to Colossians: Redemption, Atonement, and the Depth of God’s Mercy and Love Colossians 1:1-14, Introduction, background, St. Paul’s greeting, redemption, sin, ransom, punishment, Father’s wrath, atonement, mercy, love… WOW there is a LOT to digest! Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan and our very own Todd Gale: Discipleship … Continued
Rejoice Always: Trusting God and Living with Peace Chapter 4: Rejoice! Think about these things! The Lord is near! Trust! Surrender! St. Paul gives us the handbook for how to live our lives in Christ! Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan and our very own Todd Gale: Discipleship Coordinator … Continued
Pressing On: Faithfulness and Perseverance in Christ St. Paul continues with the thought that we are to have the attitude of Jesus, he points to himself as one who follows Christ, to Timothy and Epaphroditus. We delve into Paul’s uncertainty of his own salvation and how he is still running the race, giving everything up … Continued