Carey Hardy
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Reconciliation (Part 1)
Colossians 4:10- Another biblical doctrine surfaces because of something that transpired in the life of Mark: the doctrine of reconciliation. There is a need for reconciliation both by God to man, and between men. -
Wisdom and Authority (Part 2)
Ecclesiastes 8:2-4 One area of life that we must apply wisdom to is in the sphere of both authority and submission to it. Solomon gives us some principles that have to do with leadership, and with our response to authority. -
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Transformed
Colossians 4:9- Onesimus is a prime example of what happens to a person when God saves him: he is converted, revolutionized by God’s grace! Repentance from dead work is the first principle of the doctrine of Christ, and the focus of this conversion. -
Wisdom and Authority (Part 1)
Ecclesiastes 8:1-9 One area of life that we must apply wisdom to is in the sphere of both authority and submission to it. Solomon gives us some principles that have to do with leadership, and with our response to authority. -
Saved to Serve
Colossians 4:7-8 God has given Tychicus to us as an example of what a true Christian looks like, of what a person becomes because of the Master’s touch. Specifically, we find some mindsets that Christ develops in those He saves. -
Handling Life as it Really Is (Part 2)
Ecclesiastes 7:23-29 Solomon’s approach is neither to abolish nor to explain life’s anomalies, but to enable a person to live with them. He presents three facts about wisdom that help us understand its great benefit to us, and to help us see how it works its way out practically in our lives. -
Seasoned with Salt
Colossians 4:5-6 Paul is now concerned that what the Colossians are to further by their consistent prayer not be hindered by inconsistent conduct in daily life. He outlines what is necessary in order to impact “outsiders” for Christ. -
Handling Life as it Really Is (Part 1)
Ecclesiastes 7:15-22 Solomon’s approach is neither to abolish nor to explain life’s anomalies, but to enable a person to live with them. He presents three facts about wisdom that help us understand its great benefit to us, and to help us see how it works its way out practically in our lives. -
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 Solomon introduces the subject of wisdom in the midst of this “life under the sun” reality. He first gives us some examples of wisdom, followed by its benefits.