How does one balance the freedom of the gospel with some of the Bible’s admonitions to submit? John examines Colossians 3:18-4:1 along with parallel passages from Ephesians to explain a concept of freedom that is many ways subversive. In the midst of the structures and hierarchies of human society, God asks us live out his peace through submission to one another; in the midst of this submission and sacrifice, we discover a freedom that changes who we are.
Results tagged “Caught Between Two Kingdoms” from Beacon Community Church
John Mury continues our Caught Between Two Kingdoms series asking the question: what does it mean to “put on Christ”? Is this a new way to dress? Answering the God’s call to be different doesn’t meant just being weird. What God has in mind has a lot more to do with changing our minds and hearts than changing our clothes or vocabulary.
This week we continue our study of Colossians, examining Paul’s defense of the truth of the gospel. Instead of focusing on the lies being told, Paul choose to only focus on the truth being denied or misrepresented. Paul’s reasons were simple: lies come and go, shift and change, but the truth is always the same. John looks at some ways we can become experts in recognizing God’s truth in a world full of distortions, misrepresentations, and ulterior motives.
John Mury examines the religion of the Market, the gospel of branding. As we continue our study of Colossians, John draws parallels between the propaganda and branding of the Roman Empire and the advertising culture we live in today. As we study Paul’s exhortations in Colossians 1:15-29, we ask ourselves the following: whom do we look to for truth, and what do we believe about ourselves as a result?
John Mury begins our new series (10/12) on the book of Colossians titled “Caught Between Two Kingdoms.” In this politically charged season, questions of truth and who to place your trust in start to arise. John’s first look at Colossians shows how the people of Colosse faced similar challenges as they tried to follow Christ in the Roman Empire. Join us as we explore questions of truth and sources for truth and wisdom. To whom do you listen to for truth, wisdom, and understanding?
Here are some study questions to take you through the book of Colossians, the subject of our new six-week series, Caught Between Two Kingdoms.
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