Remember Your Chains.
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· 23 viewsPaul's reminds the Colossians of his own chains and insists that Onesimus not be remembered by his. What does that mean for believers in Jesus?
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Chapters 1-2: You can’t add to the finished work of Christ
Don’t let worldly philosophies or religious rituals take place of the cross.
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Chapter 3: The new life in Christ
Abandon the old self, put on new life in Christ, set your mind on things above.
This changes the way you think, the way you act toward others, the way you structure your home, the way you raise your kids
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Colossians
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Paul's Prison Wisdom
Speak clearly, graciously, preserving life
Walk wisely
Manage the time well
Role Call, practical stuff. Administrative communication.
Onesimus, deserving chains, but freed. Story of Onesimus/ Philemon.
Why would Paul tell the believers in Colossae to remember his chains when he’s telling Philemon to forget Onesimus’ chains? Why end a whole letter about the finished work of Christ and walking a new life in Him with a reminder of Paul’s personal struggles in prison?
Remember my chains
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Onesimus
Onesimus, the rebel slave, becomes a follower of Christ. A Slave to Christ.
Paul is saying that we are all equal in our status as slaves of Christ. Rich or poor, Greek or Jew, Black or White, We find ourselves equals as slaves to Christ.
You can’t just run away from your chains.
Paul and Onesimus both.
Your chains aren’t permanent
Remember your old chains
Choose Jesus chains