Colossians
This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of Colossians. They are sorted according to when they were written, with the most recent first. To see them in their biblical order, select them from the menu.
Faith and Love that Spring from Hope – Colossians 1:4-5
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The church at Colossae was known for their faith in Christ and love for other believers. And those had sprung from their gospel hope.
Living Worthy of the Lord – Colossians 1:9-10
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Can you live a life that is worthy of the Lord? We can with the knowledge and wisdom that the Holy Spirit gives. And that should be our goal.
A Divine Rescue Mission – Colossians 1:13
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We delight in hearing about successful hostage rescues. But the greatest of all time was the divine rescue mission launched by God to free us.
Reconciling All Things on Earth and in Heaven – Col. 1:19-20
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Through the blood of Christ, shed on the cross, God is working to reconcile to himself all things. Both on the earth and in heaven
Continue in your Faith – Colossians 1:22-23
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You are not saved just by walking the aisle and saying the sinner's prayer. Salvation is for those who continue in their faith to the end.
All the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge – Colossians 2:2-3
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In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Our goal as teachers and students of the word should be to find that treasure.
Deceived by Fine-Sounding Arguments – Colossians 2:2-4
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There are many teachers who will lead the unwary astray. Do not be deceived by fine-sounding arguments. Compare everything against Christ.
Don’t Be Taken in by Deceptive Philosophy – Colossians 2:8
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Paul warns us against being taken in by deceptive philosophies that abound in our world. Instead, keep your eyes fixed on the Lord Jesus.
The Cross: A Look From the Other Side – Colossians 2:13-15
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We most often see the physical side of the cross. But at the cross, Jesus defeated his enemies, and ours. The cross was his greatest victory.
The Futility of Legalism – Colossians 2:20-23
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The futility of legalism should be obvious to anyone who has attempted to live by a strict code of conduct. It never changes a person's heart.
Set Your Mind on Things Above – Colossians3:1-4
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As believers, we have died with Christ and are seated with him in heaven. So, we should set our minds on things above, on the kingdom of God.
Appearing with Christ in Glory – Colossians 3:4
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When Christ returns in glory, I will be appearing with him. That should impact how I live my life now, seeking to glorify him in all I do.
