Here, Paul communicates that the church, the body of Christ, is a dwelling, a permanent temple of God in the Spirit. Today, God indwells believers…
A Spirit-Empowered Movement
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Devotions
The Purpose of the Church
We clearly see from this text that the church is made up of many different parts. Not every part is the same, but each part is designed with…
The Church’s Birthday
In this passage, Jesus is instructing His disciples that His church would be empowered by the Spirit of God. It is clear from Jesus’ words that…
In Christ, People Can Change
In the verses above, Paul continues to lay the groundwork for a big ask. Paul prays that Philemon’s faith would allow him to discern what is good…
The Story of Onesimus
This week we are mixing things up and providing you the daily devotions in advance of the message being preached. Paul’s letter to Philemon was…
Whatever You Do, Reflect Christ
In the above passage, Paul continues to describe what this “new life” in Christ looks like as we relate to one another. Here, Paul instructs…
Set Your Mind
Since Christ is preeminent (chapters 1 and 2) in the universe, there are practical implications as to how we live for Him. Of course, these…
Rooted in Christ
In the first fifteen verses of this chapter, we discover that Christ is the answer to philosophy. One of the dangers facing American Christianity…
Christ is Supreme
Paul now begins to lay the theological foundation for the supremacy of Christ. He begins this section by reminding his readers that “He (God) has…
Praying for Knowledge from God
As Pastor Bob stated in his message a week ago, Colossians is a companion letter to Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus. Ephesians is about…
Spiritual Warfare
Now Paul writes one of the most profound passages of Scripture found in the New Testament. He addresses the topic of spiritual warfare. It makes…