Our Resolute Hope Podcast

Will We Focus on Shadow … or on Substance? Colossians 2:15-17

Many confused believers focus on the law’s shadows rather than on the substance of Christ.  And they fail to see Satan for who he really is … a shamed, disarmed loser who can do nothing but tempt us with lies.

Forgave Our Sins and Became Our Curse. Colossians 2:13-14

Our death, resurrection, and identification with Jesus rest on two fundamental truths … He forgave us ALL our sins, and He became our curse over us, sheltering us while He let our curse of death fall on Him.

The Believers’ Baptism. Colossians 2:12-13

Baptism, our complete immersion into Christ, testifies to the fundamental change we experienced at salvation.  We were dead to God and in bondage to the flesh, but He made us alive together with Him.

Raised to New Life. Colossians 2:11-12

We’ve been circumcised, buried, and raised with Christ.  Because of these, we are free from sin’s control in our lives and from all it’s baggage … condemnation, guilt, shame, fear, anxiety, and emotional bondage.

Equipped for a Godly Life. Colossians 2:9-10

Being in Christ isn’t just a list of things true about us on paper.  It represents the full complement of spiritual resources Jesus Christ gives us so we can live Godly lives in this present evil age.

According to Christ. Colossians 2:7-9

Rooted in Christ and established in the faith, the Colossians must be on guard against false teachers who promised earthly wisdom and human tradition.  Their standard?  Whether what they heard is according to Christ.

The Gift of Encouragement. Colossians 2:5-7

Encouragement is among the most powerful gifts we can give someone.  Knit with the Colossians in spirit, Paul taught them who they are in Christ, how to walk in the world, and why they must watch for the enemy’s lies.

Discerning the Truth. Colossians 2:3-5

All wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ.  This comes in handy when slick-talking false teachers sidestep the truth to deceive the saints.  Only our Lord can show us what’s true … and what isn’t.

Suffering for His Name’s Sake. Colossians 2:1-3

Our suffering is not only for our maturity, it’s for others’ too.  Paul’s agony for the saints in Colossae had a purpose … that they might pursue Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Rejoicing in Suffering. Colossians 1:28-29

Rejoicing in our suffering sounds absolutely impossible.  But it’s not … if we rely on His strength.  When we braid intimately with God, He doesn’t replenish our meager strength.  He gives us His instead (Isaiah 40:31).