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The Perplexities of Forgiving and Forbearing: Colossians 3:12–14, Part 3 Oct 10, 2023

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The bite of others’ sin hurts more when repentance never comes. How do Christians become long-suffering in relationships?

Put on Bowels of Mercy: Colossians 3:12–14, Part 2 Oct 08, 2023

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You need biblical bowels. What on earth are those, and how does a Christian embrace this unusual command?

Christian, You Are Chosen, Holy, Loved: Colossians 3:12–14, Part 1 Oct 06, 2023

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What difference does it make in our actual lives as Christians to know ourselves as chosen, holy, and loved by God?

The End of Ethnic Strife in the Church: Colossians 3:11 Oct 03, 2023

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The alternative to ethnic strife that divides the world is a Christ-centered, Christ-empowered love that unites his people.

Develop a Radical Love for Truth: Colossians 3:5–10, Part 7 Oct 01, 2023

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If we functionally replace God from the center of our lives with some other god, we cannot be people of the truth.

The Cravings Behind Our Anger: Colossians 3:5–10, Part 6 Sep 29, 2023

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Anger boils when our cravings are denied. The new man in Christ must put away all unrighteous anger and replace it with grateful joy.

Why Warn Saints About Wrath? Colossians 3:5–10, Part 5 Sep 26, 2023

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If Christians are safe from God’s wrath, why does God warn them about it?

How to Put Sexual Immorality to Death: Colossians 3:5–10, Part 4 Sep 24, 2023

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How do we gain victory over a sin that continually tempts us with the promise of pleasure?

What Is Sexual Immorality? Colossians 3:5–10, Part 3 Sep 22, 2023

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How do we know what a biblical author means when he uses words that we almost never use?

Where Is the Spirit in Colossians? Colossians 3:5–10, Part 2 Sep 19, 2023

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Paul seems extremely shy to mention the Spirit in Colossians. He does so explicitly only once. Why might that be?