| Blameless Holy Reconciled Through Teaching Root/Foundation Free | Colossians 1:21-23 “gospel” Colossians 2:6-10 | Evil Deeds Hostile Mind Alienated Philosophy Empty Deceit Captive |
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I. Worldly wisdom corrupts and mocks God’s good things. Questions:
II. Does it glorify God?
III. Is it taught or is there a Biblical example for it?
IV. Do I feel closer to God or more like Christ for doing it?
V. Am I neglecting something good I should be doing (obsessions)?
VI. Does this, or could it, rule me? Doesn’t have to be physical.
VII. 1 Corinthians 16:13 - Stand firm in it
VIII. 2 Corinthians 13:5 - Examine yourselves to see if you are in the faith
IX. Check your mind, actions, influences, friends, attitude, fears, pride…
X. Grow up into Christ.
XI. 1 Timothy 4:1 - Depart…rest of chapter and v.6: Train in the faith.
XII. Final lesson
XIII. “The faith” is used about 20-30 times in the New Testament
XIV. What is the difference between having faith and “the faith”?
A. Ephesians 2:8; 4:13 (unity of the faith); 3:12, 17
B. Body of belief, state of living within it.
XV. Where does it come from?
A. God/Christ/Apostles chart
XVI. Why are there so many teachings?
A. God creates and the devil corrupts. Evil is a mockery of truth.
B. Ephesians 4:11-15
- All is given to make us mature
- Directs and gives purpose
- God originated and focused
- Corrupted/Fake
- Immature
- Tossed Around
- Unfocused, deceitful, from men
XVII. The faith provides
A. Unique way of thinking
- Unique outlook on life
- Unique attitude towards trials
- Unique decision making process
B. Unique way of living
- Listens to the mind, not the body.
- Zealous (burning) for good works, actively seeking opportunities
- Fellowship of believers for friendship, support, and accountability
- Content, not starving for wealth and earthly gains
- Life with purpose, hope, and peace; all of which eludes the world.