We are living in a world of various ideals, a world of issues and materials. Money, entertainment, computers, cars etc etc. I'm a student who arrived in a brand new place, slightly out of the comfort zone, away from parents (and of course freedom..ish) not too long ago. A brand new place with different cultures, ideals, the way you go about doing things etc.
After the first few weeks, some students will then have adjusted themselves to their new place, adapting to the new culture as not to feel left out.
However Paul has addressed this issue in Colossians 2:6 - 3:17. Where in this passage or rather in the entire book of Colossians, Paul addresses the church in Colosse about these 'new culture/ideals issues'.
v6-8
Paul strongly points out to the Colossian churh to realize the real priority of our lives. He points out that cultural experiences whether new or old both influences our lives in Christ.
John 16:13-15 stresses on the work of the Holy Spirit. We must be wary and try to discern whether add-on beliefs onto our faith in Christ is really the work of the Holy Spirit. An example of this in the time of the Colossian chruch would be the worship of angels, new religious festivals or even celebrations. Are they the work of the Holy Spirit or are they just add-ons to waver our faith in Christ?
v12
Baptism means 'to have died and be reborn'. An old self dies and a new self is reborn, with a different perspective in live.
v16-23
This passage comments on becoming a new person. In student life, for some who come to the uni, they put on a new image and try to be a new person, throwing away their old selves away. However this new image they put on majorly depend on the right people they mix with. If the image fails/falls a little, they will feel left out. In verse 20; Paul says to leave behind the old principles of the world. The principles of the world have died along with Christ and we being reborn as new people.
3 :1-3
Verse 1 is Paul's response to new experiences.We don't need earthly materials if we have the heavenly materials. It basically means that we need to put God as our first priority, focusing on God and His work/ less emphasis on that of the worldly matters. Put to death what belongs to your earthly nature.
v11
This verse talks about people in Christ, every nationality and race all from different backgrounds.
v12: So then what is the purpose in life?
v12-14: Living a compassionate life that imitates Christ
v15-16: A life in a community that worships Christ.
v17: A comitted life that celebrates Christ.
The above 3 points relate to each other. A right relationship with everyone to glorify God. Live our lives as though we are doing it to glorify God in His name and be thankful for everything that He has provided/given us with.
After the first few weeks, some students will then have adjusted themselves to their new place, adapting to the new culture as not to feel left out.
However Paul has addressed this issue in Colossians 2:6 - 3:17. Where in this passage or rather in the entire book of Colossians, Paul addresses the church in Colosse about these 'new culture/ideals issues'.
v6-8
Paul strongly points out to the Colossian churh to realize the real priority of our lives. He points out that cultural experiences whether new or old both influences our lives in Christ.
John 16:13-15 stresses on the work of the Holy Spirit. We must be wary and try to discern whether add-on beliefs onto our faith in Christ is really the work of the Holy Spirit. An example of this in the time of the Colossian chruch would be the worship of angels, new religious festivals or even celebrations. Are they the work of the Holy Spirit or are they just add-ons to waver our faith in Christ?
v12
Baptism means 'to have died and be reborn'. An old self dies and a new self is reborn, with a different perspective in live.
v16-23
This passage comments on becoming a new person. In student life, for some who come to the uni, they put on a new image and try to be a new person, throwing away their old selves away. However this new image they put on majorly depend on the right people they mix with. If the image fails/falls a little, they will feel left out. In verse 20; Paul says to leave behind the old principles of the world. The principles of the world have died along with Christ and we being reborn as new people.
3 :1-3
Verse 1 is Paul's response to new experiences.We don't need earthly materials if we have the heavenly materials. It basically means that we need to put God as our first priority, focusing on God and His work/ less emphasis on that of the worldly matters. Put to death what belongs to your earthly nature.
v11
This verse talks about people in Christ, every nationality and race all from different backgrounds.
v12: So then what is the purpose in life?
v12-14: Living a compassionate life that imitates Christ
v15-16: A life in a community that worships Christ.
v17: A comitted life that celebrates Christ.
The above 3 points relate to each other. A right relationship with everyone to glorify God. Live our lives as though we are doing it to glorify God in His name and be thankful for everything that He has provided/given us with.
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