Spiritual Retreat 2017 : Let the Word of Christ Dwell Richly in You : Session 4
12 August 2017
SPIRITUAL RETREAT
Theme: “Let the Word of Christ Dwell in You” Colossians 3:16
SESSION 4
M. CHALLENGE TO SET THE MIND ON CHRIST
Colossians 3:1-5
1. Logical ramifications
a) If one is raised with Christ
Then there should be seeking the things which are above
Where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God (Colossians 3:1)
b) Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth (Colossians 3:2)
c) For you died (Colossians 3:3a)
d) Your life is hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3b)
2. When Christ returns
a) He will appear again (Colossians 3:4a)
b) We will appear with Him in glory (Colossians 3:4b)
N. CONSISTENCY IN FAITH AND LIFE
Colossians 3:6-4:5
a) Faith and Life must be matched
b) Challenge to put to death the following: – (Colossians 3:5-7)
i) Fornication
ii) Uncleanness
iii) Passion
iv) Evil desire
v) Covetousness (idolatry)
vi) Disobedience
vii) The former lifestyle
c) Put off (Colossians 3:8-9)
i) Anger
ii) Wrath
iii) Malice
iv) Blasphemy
v) Filthy language
vi) Lying
vii) Put off the old man with his deeds
d) Put on (Colossians 3:10-14)
As the elect of God, holy and beloved (Colossians 3:10)
i) The new man
ii) Renewed in knowledge
iii) According to the knowledge of God who created him