Colossians - A New Wardrobe (notes)

Colossians - A New Wardrobe

The Lord

• Is down to earth and the Christian Life is practical.

Paul Talks About putting on a new wardrobe once we are new creations in Christ.

Chapter 3 Talks about where we are to put our affection where Jesus is seated at the right hand of God.

The Message:

We are dead in Christ and our life is now hidden with Christ.

• 3-4 Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life, even though invisible to spectators is with Christ in God.

God is not saying that we should neglect our earthly life but be good stewards of our life.

Paul Says:

That if our affection is in heaven we will put to death:

1. Promiscuity
2. Impurity
3. Lust
4. Evil desires
5. Greed

Paul Mentions Internal Issues:

1. Bad temper

2. Irritability

3. Meanness

Sins that affect our relationship with each other:

1. Slander

2. Profanity

3. Lying to each other

The New Life Is Like A Wardrobe That We Put On

Look at the wardrobe of the Christian:

• Compassion
• Kindness
• Humility
• Gentleness
• Patience
• Forgiveness

Another Part of Our Wardrobe

Is understanding God’s order for the family.

• The role of a wife.
• The role of a husband.
• The role of children.
• The role of parents.

Slavery

• Was part of the Roman Empire.
• Many slaves were becoming believers.
• Paul tells them how to behave:
• Obey your masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.
• Today this applies to employee-employer relationships.

This Applies To:

• Every situation in life-whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.