Extended Studies
This is a collection of studies that cover many posts. They may be about a topic. Or they may cover an extended passage or book.
Colossians: Paul’s Labor for the Church (1:24-2:5)
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As Paul labored for the churches of his day, his goal was to see them be mature and firmly established in the truth. A good goal to mimic.
Colossians: The Heart of the Gospel (1:21-23)
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The Gospel is that we were enemies of God, lost and alienated from him. But God reconciled us through the death of Jesus on the cross.
Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ (1:15-20)
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Colossians 1:15-20 exalts the Son and his supremacy over all things. He is the image of God, the creator of all, and our reconciliation.
Colossians: A Prayer for a Worthy Walk with God (1:9-14)
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How can we walk worthy of God? Only when God fills us with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.
Colossians: A Prayer of Thanksgiving (1:1-8)
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Paul begins his letter to the Colossian church with a prayer of thanksgiving because of the faith and love that had sprung from their hope.
The Doctrine of Corporate Election
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The doctrine of corporate election teaches that we are elect when we are in Christ. Election is not an individual matter.
Creation and Providence – Doctrine 404
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Creation describes God's working in the origin of the universe while providence describes his ongoing management of his creation.
What Is Jesus’ Church?: Doctrine 403
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What is the church? The church is both the universal body of believers over time and space as well as local gatherings of believers.
Meditation, Solitude, and Fasting: Discipleship 302
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Meditation, solitude, and fasting are all spiritual disciplines that will greatly benefit the one who practices them.
The Nature and Work of the Holy Spirit: Doctrine 402
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The nature and work of the Holy Spirit is an important topic. The Spirit is essential to our lives as believers and as the church.
What Is the Bible? – Doctrine 401
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The Bible is a collection of writings with human authors, but inspired by God, truthful in its teaching, and authoritative for the believer.
Gifted to Serve: Discipleship 301
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Every believer within the body of Christ has been gifted to serve the body. Discover your giftedness and be faithful to your calling.
