Friday, June 20, 2014

Don't be Deceived!

"I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how disciplined you are and how firm your faith in Christ is." Colossians 2:4-5
- Paul warned the Colossians because he didn't want them to be deceived by enticing words/persuasive reasoning. Gnosticism is a heresy that emphasizes philosophy and knowledge. Paul was stating his purpose for his preceding message.
- Paul was not present with the Colossians physically but he was present with them in spirit because believers are one in the Lord...one in the Spirit.
- Paul appealed to the Colossians to return to the Christ-centered Gospel. He was filled with joy to see their disciplined lives and their steadfast faith in Christ.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Yes and amen let us follow Christ ,no other God ad the Holy Spirit will help us today again to nor to be deceive from the truth in the wys of heaven in blessing and hope,thanks and bless and pray,keijo sweden

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