Salvation belongs to the Lord, and if we are true Christians, we cannot fall away from the faith. However, we are called to examine ourselves, in our hearts and our lives, to see if we are truly in the faith.
Salvation belongs to the Lord, and if we are true Christians, we cannot fall away from the faith. However, we are called to examine ourselves, in our hearts and our lives, to see if we are truly in the faith.
The biblical Christian's life should be marked by prayer, which is acknowledgment of God's sovereignty, and particularly his sovereignty in salvation. Only through relying on God can our message be clear, bold, and biblical.
We are all one in Christ, and there is no separation or distinction based on race or ethnicity. The gospel is the only thing that can bring true, authentic unity.
The Bible lays out clear standards for marriage, including mutual love and respect, biblical headship, and joyful submission, and only when we truly love Jesus Christ can we fulfill these roles.
The essence of the Christian life is not in striving for obedience by our own power, but relying more and more on the Lord and being transformed by the Spirit. This is sanctification, which leads to true change in people.
As we continue through Colossians, we study how the feasts and traditions of the Old Testament church have been fulfilled in Christ, and there is no need for pressure to celebrate those things.
By nature, we are dead in our sins and living our lives apart from God, paying Him no mind. Christ makes us alive with Himself by nailing all of our sins to the cross, reconciling us to God.