Carey Hardy

Colossians 3:3-4 Our effectiveness in living lives that count, that aren’t wasted, that are pleasing God are dependent upon certain components. One such component is that we must have the right motivation.

Colossians 3:1-2 How do we live our lives in such a way as to please God? This section of Scripture lets us know that our effectiveness is dependent upon certain important components.

Colossians 2:18-19 We see another aspect of the false teaching in Colossia, that of mysticism. Mysticism is not the same thing as the recognition that certain aspects of our faith, or about God, are mysterious. We get a glimpse into it, and its forms in early church history.

Colossians 2:16-17 Paul knew that the mixing in of legalistic, Mosaic Law-based practices with the message of the gospel was a terrible danger, that Christians would end up in bondage instead of enjoying their liberty in Christ. He gives a stern warning that Christians must guard their freedom, and two keys to successfully doing so.

Colossians 2:15- Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the Apostle Paul lays out the truth about Satan and his wicked ways. He makes it clear that we need nothing but Christ, for in Him we are free from the bondage that false teaching brings. We enjoy freedom from oppression.

Colossians 2:13-14 Of all the events in human history, no event is more monumental, more immense, more titanic in significance than Christ’s atoning death on the cross. Due to the value of the Christ’s work at Calvary, we enjoy the tremendous benefit of freedom from guilt.