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Today is Sunday December 6, 2009 and we are studying the book of Colossians, please read chapters 1-4

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Today's Message: A New Life in Christ
No matter what one has done in the past once they have accepted Jesus into their life the old one fades away and is forgotten by God. We no longer have to live in the past, but live a new life in Christ.

The book of Colossians is the 12th book of the New Testament, 51st book of the Bible and contains 4 chapters. The author of the book is Paul and it was written to the believers in Colosse who were to share the letter with believers at Laodecea. The purpose of the letter was to address doctrinal issues in the church. What we are to learn is that Christ is all and is in all.

As we continue reading the Word of God with a desire to please Him in all that we do the Holy Spirit guides us to a deeper understanding and revelation of how to follow His will. There is no limit to the understanding, strength, and endurance that is made available to every Christian. Jesus Christ alone, through His Word can reveal and meet all of our spiritual needs. To help us understand the importance of realizing this Paul wrote, "For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist." - Colossians 1:9-17. It is God's desire to give us all knowledge of His will and the wisdom and spiritual understanding needed to follow it. The only way to understand is by first acknowledging God's Son, Jesus as our Savior through His blood that was shed to save all mankind. Jesus is the truth, the life, and the only way to God and understanding Him.

What follows is the practical expression of the new life in Christ for all believers, "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it." Colossians 2:9-15. Once we recieve Christ and are baptised All of our sins are washed away and a new life in Him begins. We will no longer desire the things of the flesh, but things of the spirit as we become more and more like Christ. That is why many people who live in the world do not want to follow Him, they know that once they accept Christ into their lives they will slowly lose interest in what they are doing now.

As evidence of this new life as Christian's, Paul encouraged new believers to put to death All past sins. "When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them." - Colossians 3:4-7. We are all sinners, but once we are saved we are to be an example to those who still live in sin, do not judge them, just pray for them and continue on with renewing Your Christ filled life. "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God; And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ." Colossians 3:16-24. The Christian that studies God's Word is difficult to lead astray and seek the things of the world. We rejoice in the fact that we do not need these things to be happy or satisfied because we will receive a much greater reward than anything we will ever imagine.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night and Merry Christmas.
God Bless You,
Christina

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