The middle section of the book of Colossians (chapters 2-3) deal with shadows versus substance. Â Or put another way, the reality of a transformational relationship with Jesus Christ and the failure of man-made rule. What Paul teaches is not that sin doesn’t matter, but that self-effort and outside rule themselves will not overcome our sinful …
Author: Steve
I love to study the Bible and I love to engage with others in learning. I had been privileged to do this on a regular basis through church ministry and through part-time teaching at a local Bible colleges.
Helping individuals learn to feed themselves through their own study of God’s Word is joy-giving to me. Influencing groups to do life and church from a biblically grounded, theologically faithful perspective is my passion.
Amazed by Grace, a sign of spiritual vitality
I just finish teaching a lesson on confession, forgiveness and restoration–the story of David and Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51 and 31). I was focusing more on David’s confession than on his sin. One of the points that we discussed was the bestowal of mercy and grace by God (preserving David’s life and loving …
Colossians 3:1-4 Small Group Questions
In what ways have you tried to change your behavior? (What rules have you set for yourself?)Â How have they worked? When the pressure is really on, and your flesh begins to show itself–what do you try to do to “stop”? Colossians 3:1-4 is about our position in Christ (past, present, future all rolled up …
Free Christmas Music
A few sources for free Christmas music First from North Point Ministries, a great new song, Everything Changes, by Eddie Kirkland, from the North Point Christmas album. Two sound from Sojourn Music, from the album Advent Songs, you can download two songs for free at Justin Taylor’s blog. And, though I have mentioned them before, …
Christmas breaks out in the mall
Hallelujah Chorus–Charlotte Mall
Art for the Glory of God
I have no artistic ability–I try to improve my creativity, but that doesn’t include art. Art was for a long time a means of exalting God as the creative Creator. But as with many expressions art can be less than worshipful. To see someone use their artistic ability to the glory of God is a …
Wisdom
The Greatest Offer For God – the Greatest Lover So Loved – the Greatest Degree The World – the Greatest Company That He Gave – the Greatest Act His Only Son – the Greatest Gift That Whoever – the Greatest Opportunity Believes – the Greatest Simplicity In Him – the Greatest Attraction Should Not Perish …