Paul exhorts the Colossians to let their practice conform to their position in Christ. We have been raised with Christ, who is seated at the right hand of the Father.
A list of Biblical explanations about our identity in Jesus Christ, derived from a few selected passages in the New Testament. This is just a portion of the many truths about who we have become through faith in God’s Son, but it is a powerful inventory to review from time to time.
https://youtu.be/IwyZP0gblLQ Note: Ken also taught a version of this lesson during his Wednesday Morning Study. The summary description below was originally published there. Text: Philippians 4 What really matters in your life? When you survey your life's accomplishments, what would you boast about and be proud of? Some might list particular awards. Others might list athletic or career accomplishments. Others…
God fulfills His promises and accomplishes His purposes. We should cling to Him no matter the circumstances of life and trust that He will do what He's said He will do.
This 2-part article by Ken Boa and Michael Stewart explores the nature of agape love. In Part 1, Ken argues for agape as the highest form of love, a divine love that help us to love others well, especially in marriage. In Part 2, Michael considers the nature of language and raises the question of whether we understand agape correctly.
https://youtu.be/UJP2AUAsEtM Note: Ken also taught a version of this lesson during his Wednesday Morning Study. The summary description below was originally published there. Text: Philippians 3 What really matters in your life? When you survey your life's accomplishments, what would you boast about and be proud of? Some might list particular awards. Others might list athletic or career accomplishments. Others…
Jesus is enough. We don't need to seek secret knowledge (gnosticism) or false piety through asceticism, which gives the only appearance of righteousness. Jesus is our righteousness.