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Intro
Paul here begins a section where he focuses on practical Christian living, with the clear understanding that practical Christian living is built on the foundation of theological truth.
Read Colossians 3:1-4
I. vs. 1-4 Seek The Right Things
vs. 1 Raised with Christ
Because we know that Jesus is really raised from the dead, then our identification with Him becomes real.
It is only because we were raised with Christ that we can seek those things which are above.
The idea of being raised with Christ was introduced back in Colossians 2:12, where Paul used baptism to illustrate this spiritual reality.
Now, seeing that we are raised with Christ, certain behavior is appropriate to us.
vs. 2-4 Set Your Mind
The best Christian living comes from minds that are fixed on heaven.
They realize that their lives are now hidden with Christ in God, and since Jesus is enthroned in heaven, their thoughts and hearts are connected to heaven also.
“The believer is to ‘seek the things… above.’
The word ‘seek’ marks aspiration, desire, and passion
The promise of the return of Jesus is not only that we will see His glory, but so that we also will appear with Him in glory.
Here he shows that this idea was not just for special apostles, but for all believers
II. vs. 5-9 Put to Death the Old Life
Therefore = refers to vs. 1-4
We understand this fact that we can put to death the things in our life that are contrary to our identity with Jesus.
literally ‘to make dead,’
We are to wipe them out, completely exterminate the old way of life.
vs. 5 Immorality & Impurity
Each of these terms refers to sexual sins.
The word here translated sexual immorality refers to any intercourse outside marriage
The sins mentioned previously are part of the way the world lives and not the way Jesus lives.
Every Christian is faced with a question: “Who will I identify with, the world or with Jesus?”
vs. 6 Wrath of God
These sins invite the wrath of God.
Because the world loves this kind of sinful lifestyle, they don’t come in humility to Jesus.
As they continue in these sins, it adds to their condemnation.
One sin is enough to send anyone to hell (James 2:10), but there are greater levels of condemnation
These sins may mark a world in rebellion against God, but they are in the past tense for the Christian.
vs. 7 Walking & Living in Sin
the Christian should not live like the sons of disobedience.
A true Christian can not be comfortable in habitual sin.
It is possible – though tragic – that these sins should occasionally mark a Christian’s life, but they must not be a Christian’s walk, their manner of living.
vs. 8-9 Shut Your Mouth
The sins Paul next lists (anger, wrath, and so forth) are regarded by many as “little” sins that Christians may overlook with little danger.
Paul challenges us to put off the old man in every area of our lives.
Each of these sins are primarily committed by what we say.
When Paul calls the believer to a deeper obedience, he tells us to bridle our tongue
You have put off the old man with his deeds means that in Jesus Christ, the saints of God are different people.
III. vs. 10-15 Put On the New You
vs. 10 Be Renewed
vs. 11 Equal Ground
vs. 12 Bear Fruit
vs. 13 Forgive One Another
vs. 14 Put on Love
vs. 15 Let Peace Rule in Your Hearts
IV. vs. 16-17 Let the Word Dwell Deep
vs. 16 Teach, Correct, & Sing
vs. 17 Do It in the Name of Jesus
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