Walk in Christ

Colossians 2:6-7 We must walk out our faith in Christ today just like the first day we received Jesus as Lord. Our walk with Christ began by receiving Him as Lord. “No man can be said to be truly converted to Christ who has not bent his will to Christ. He may...

The Gospel Wellspring of Kindness, Humility & Forgiveness

Colossians 3:12-13 I.  The Wellspring of Grace: How has God dealt with us? A.  We are God’s chosen ones. (Deut 7:6-8 and Eph 1:4) B.  We are God’s holy ones. (Col 1:2 and 1 Cor 1:2) C.  We are God’s beloved ones. (Deut 10:14-15; Isaiah 62:3-5; 1 John...

Power and Promises

2 Peter 1:3-4 Jesus has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness; therefore, we must take hold of him and his promises alone. Through Jesus Christ we have been given all things for life and godliness. “It’s not flashy, and it doesn’t have a...

The Background and the Blessing

2 Peter 1:1-2 The Background “Using both names conveys the life experience of one who isn’t afraid to wed together ‘The man as I was born’ and ‘I am the man I am today because of the gracious influence of Jesus.’—David Helm “We have apostolic...