Paul urges the Colossians to shed their old selves and be clothed with a new life in Christ by cultivating godly attributes like compassion, kindness, and humility. He emphasizes forgiveness and community within the church, along with prioritizing peace and Christ’s word. Living gratefully for Christ’s sacrifices is key to this transformation.
When God’s Sovereignty Becomes Real
A family’s journey with their son’s autism diagnosis becomes a testament to their evolving understanding of God’s sovereignty. The mother’s raw outpouring transforms into a quest to see God glorified through their experiences.
Hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:1-11)
Have you ever been puzzled by what it means to be “hidden with Christ”? Paul’s message in Colossians is clear: we’ve died to sin and risen with Christ, so now we need to toss out our spiritual rotten fruit—those sins and bad habits. We’re encouraged to be honest, seek support from wise believers, and strive for renewal. In this process, our aim is Christ, whose death and resurrection power our transformation.
10 Tools to Study the Bible: free and for all levels
We share tools to study the Bible, we have selected free and easy-to-use tools for you to grow in your discipline of studying the Bible.
Let no one disqualify you (Colossians 2:8-23)
In verse 18, Paul warns the Colossians: let no one disqualify you. What is he saying? He is telling them, you and me: Christ paid the price!