Getting Clear on Jesus - Talk 7
Speaker Notes - Focusing on Jesus Unlocks Deeper Experiences in the New Life that is Hidden From The World and Available to the Christian
Colossians 3:1-8
Living as Those Made Alive in Christ
3.1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. 7 You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. 8 But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
The Way That We View Jesus Impacts The Way That We Live Out Our Faith
Paul’s (the Apostle) Thoughts:
1 - Since then, you have been raised with Christ; and set your hearts on things above
2 - Set your minds on things above
3 - Starve things that are part of our earthly nature
4 - Put away the attitudes of “the old life”
Paul’s church: North River Community Church in Pembroke