8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 According to Paul writing in Ephesians 3.1, we are now in the dispensation of Grace, which means we’re put right with God by the Grace of God through repentance and faith in Jesus the Messiah...
Since the coming of Jesus Christ, specifically caused by His death his resurrection, His Ascension to Heaven, and the gift of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, there’s a change from the previous dispensation: the dispensation of the law of Moses, to a new dispensation in which we receive the Grace of God through faith in the Messiah. Now, it’s clear that this dispensation will...
Which leaves us one more question: Which rules do we follow if we accept that we’re in a new dispensation and there are house rules which you’re supposed to follow? Which rules do we follow? Those accepted into Christ have to live by the house rules of this age. Do they have to accept the house rules of a previous age?Tony Pearce
The next few verses are, I think, some of the most moving verses you can see in the Bible and that’s hard to read them without crying yourself. But let’s read them. Genesis chapter 45: Then Joseph could not restrain himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried out, “Make everyone go out from me!” So no one stood with him while Joseph made himself known to his brothers...
Colossians 3, verses 5-9 I’ve titled this ‘The old man – die to self‘. 5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, 7 in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them. 8 But now...
I’ve titled this first part ‘Seeking Christ’ verses 1 to 4, If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory...
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Colossians 3.1-4
“The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me,And His word was on my tongue.The God of Israel said,The Rock of Israel spoke to me:‘He who rules over men must be just,Ruling in the fear of God.And he shall be like the light of the morning when the sun rises,A morning without clouds,Like the tender grass springing out of the earth,By clear shining after rain.’
2 Samuel 23.2-4
strengthened with all might,
according to His glorious power,
for all patience and
longsuffering with joy
Colossians 1.11