Colossians 3
Slavery Was Common in The Early Church
In the early church slavery was an established institution and the Christian owed complete obedience to his master. In fact, servants were to strive to do a better job because they were Christians (v.22). At least half of the people were slaves. Many of them carried great respon …
Wives Submit, Husbands Love And Children Obey
In Genesis 2:18-25 and Matthew 19:1-6 we find the first institution God founded on the earth which is the home. A happy marriage is one that is worked at and does not come automatically. As we walk with Christ we find it easier to submit and serve one another. Selfishness will br …
Paul Connects Doctrine With Duty
Paul attempts to connect doctrine with duty in this passage. He lists the following: Who we are in Christ (verses 1-4) We are raised with Christ (vv. 1-2) We died with Christ (v. 3a) We are hidden in Christ (v. 3b) We live in Christ (v. 4a) We are …
Paul Explains How Believers Should Live
All men everywhere should obey the laws of God. But believers have an even greater responsibility: to live victorious lives before the Father in heaven (v. 12). Paul explains how belie?vers should live:Towards one another (verses 12-14). With “bowels of compassion.&q …