Download Lesson: 9.15.24 Class Notes – Col 3.1-17

LOOK:

As Christians, we bear the name of Christ. The word Christian is found only three times in the entire New Testament (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16). The name was given originally as a term of contempt, but gradually it became a name of honor. The name of Christ, then, means identification: we belong to Jesus Christ.

Accordingly, all that we say and do should be associated with the name of Jesus Christ. By our words and our works, we should glorify His name. If we permit anything into our lives that cannot be associated with the name of Jesus, then we are sinning. We must do and say everything on the authority of His name and for the honor of His name.

Download Lesson: 9.8.24 Class Notes – Col 2.9-23

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You and I share in His victory over the devil. We need not worry about the elemental forces that govern the planets and try to influence men’s lives. The satanic armies of principalities and powers are defeated and disgraced! As we claim the victory of Christ, use the equipment He has provided for us (Eph. 6:10ff), and trust Him, we are free from the influence of the devil. What a wonderful position and provision we have in Christ! Are we living up to it by faith?

Download Lesson: 9.1.24 Class Notes – Col 2.1-8

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We see how the growing Christian can easily defeat the enemy and not be led astray. If our spiritual roots are deep in Christ, we will not want any other soil. If Christ is our sure foundation, we have no need to move. If we’re studying and growing in the Word, we will not be easily enticed by false doctrine. And if our heart is overflowing with thanksgiving, we will not even consider turning from the fullness we have in Christ. A grounded, growing, grateful believer will not be led astray.

Download Lesson: 8.25.24 Class Notes – Col 1.15-29

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Verse 28 says, “We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. ²⁹ To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.” As believers, are we laboring to share the Good News, teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ? The same energy that was powerfully at work in Paul’s life is available to each of us as well. Let’s labor to share the Good News! The fields are ripe unto harvest!

Download Lesson: 8.18.24 Class Notes – Col 1.1-14

LOOK:

Man’s greatest problem is sin—a problem that can never be solved by a philosopher or a religious teacher. Sinners need a Savior. Jesus Christ did not release us from bondage, only to have us wander aimlessly. He moved us into His own kingdom of light and made us victors over Satan’s kingdom of darkness. Jesus Christ is preeminent in salvation. No other person could redeem us, forgive us, transfer us out of Satan’s kingdom into God’s kingdom, and do it wholly by grace.