Colossians ~ 1:19 to 2:12

back in the book of Colossians Colossians written in about 59 262 ad written by Paul while in prison and Rome a lot of people think it's kin to Ephesians it should be wrote at about the same time so some of the thoughts naturally would have been prevalent in mind at that time but basically teaching Christ crucified best to Satan who did it why they did it where they get it and and what it was to accomplish certainly and that's what this book is about it's a doctrinal book and the main thing is that when you've seen the Sun you've seen the father and within him you have forgiveness repentance and atonement for your sins whereby you are automatically a child of God having suffered with Christ in Baptism the muriel resurrection and eternal life meaning no longer a you have died spiritually or physically you might say with Christ therefore you have no more need of ceremonies why because you've got Christ okay that's what's important in this book and it's an important thought to hang on to other than that as always with Paul you want to listen very carefully because he gets a little deep sometimes so chapter 1 verse 19 word wisdom from our Father we're going to start with 19 because I skipped it in the vertebra in inverted V in the last lectures I will cover it again verse 19 in it reads for it pleased the father that in him should all fullness dwell the totality of the Godhead do you not read over that I'll say it again but the totality of the Godhead rest in Christ if you've seen the son you've seen the father that's Emmanuel God with us verse 20 and having made peace through the his cross by him to reconcile all things unto himself by him I say whether they be things in earth or things in heaven and then as you noted I took me to the second Peter chapter out of first Peter rather chapter 3 verses 18 and 19 where he went to the prisoners on the wrong side of the gulf gulf and taught them gave them the same opportunity all the way back to the time of Noah to accept Christ salvation just as you had that opportunity today Christ all in all all people for all times who so ever will verse 21 and you that were sometimes alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works yet now hath he reconciled he's forgiven you it has been erased it's washed away and don't bring it up anymore he doesn't want to hear it and all you do is remembered in your mind so it doesn't happen again verse 22 in the body of his flesh through death to present you holy and unblameable and Unruh provable in his sight that is total and complete forgiveness I do not understand why it is very difficult for some people to pick up on that day I guess they want to whip themselves they want to punish themselves I mean when he forgives it is gone it is erased it's blotted out it doesn't exist anymore and and that complete forgiveness is such a beautiful gift it's the gift of Almighty God to his children who love him who repent that is conditional mutually but let me ask you a question now is it the church that forgives sin absolutely not it is Christ's blood on the cross that brings pass atonement and through his crucifixion and his death on the cross pay that price for us then he became the savior the church is not to Savior Christ is the savior he's the savior of the world for those that were believe upon him as we read earlier in the first lecture you have an inheritance you already have a guaranteed place in heaven your name is on it the jurors for eternal life but you got to believe it is conditional do you how is your faith verse 23 if you continue in the faith again that's conditional anytime that big word if shows up pay attention if you continue in the faith grounded and settled I mean see meaning in if you would and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel don't let ever let anyone shake you away from that which you have heard and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven all the creation that is under heaven better translated were of I Paul ma am made a minister it was Paul's wish on the road to Damascus to destroy the church why he did not believe that it should exist and what happened on that road to Damascus that day as it is well reported in Acts chapter 9 God struck him down blinded in blinded his physical eyes and opened his spiritual eyes remind this st. Paul would God would utilize to write most of the New Testament that is for our heavenly father at the pen of the gutter gospel writer it would bring it to us we're by being that minister you still have that Minister today that teaches this place you have in heaven guarantee and eternal inheritance yours for the having surged him I mean it's totally paid for by what by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ and and you reading that condition of having the faith to believe that to know it and absolutely you're anchored in it unshakable to know that is a fact that is a truth and a truth you can hang on - that's the Ministry of Paul verse 24 now rejoice in my suffering for you and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake which is the church in other words I rejoice at the suffering he was in prison in Rome and the suffering he did it made him happy why because within that he was able to preach to bring forth the truth the Word of God to help sinners everywhere that would listen to him that would believe that would understand that would anchor themselves in Christ unshakeable it's such a wonderful way and no wonder he would rejoice in that for he was the officiator under Christ for having brought that forth though it cost him dearly much pretty imprisonment and many scourges scourgings but that's that's good he did not mind he rejoiced in it why because it produced fruit for Almighty God okay let's go with the next verse please and we have verse 25 we're of I am made a minister according to the dispensation that's the stewardship of God which is given to me for you to fulfill the Word of God to fulfill what to fulfill the Word of God that is God plan that is God's will anytime you fall outside of God's plan and God's will you're gonna hate the herd friend why would I be at a heap of hurt because you cut off your blessings you don't have them anymore that's a very sad day my friend and you don't want that to happen it was Paul's stewardship and he is a wonderful Stewart of that word and the power entailed there in the energy that flows forth from Almighty God through the Holy Spirit that gives you unshunned direction and guidance to be a blessing not only in your own family but to the world to assist people to set the example that's what Paul did it was for what purpose to fulfill the word of God that's why it's always necessary to teach God's Word chapter by chapter and verse by verse so that it is not man's word but God's word that is fulfilled verse 26 listen carefully even the mystery which have been hid for ages and from generations but now has made manifest to his Saints through the Holy Spirit it is made obvious to those that are set aside that is to say God's election there's a purpose for it it's necessary that God's elect know the mystery that has been hidden for ages and and so it is verse 27 to whom god would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the gentiles which is christ in you the hope of glory in other words it would be this mystery would be a blessing to everyone well brother tell me just what is this mystery well it's very simple if you'll find it in Matthew chapter 13 a very clear explanation utilizing the parable of the tares which is to say a wicked seed that was planted among us where did they come from who are they why are they with us what is the mystery within that and what does it mean to God's elect today well you're not going to have it but turn with me to Matthew chapter 13 pick it up in verse 35 if you would as Christ would speak in parables that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Prophet saying I will open my mouth in parables I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world that foundation is the comfortable the overthrow of the first Earth Age you that are not familiar with that as part of the mystery and you will companion Bibles appendix 146 will make it very clear to you that there was an earth age before this when the rebellion took place it's been kept secret for generation after generation but in the end times in the latter rain it is time for the truth to come forth 36 then Jesus sent the multitude away and into the house and his disciples came unto him saying declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field they didn't even get so now Christ with the multitude gone he has the set aside ones here he has part of the remnant which is the same as the elect and he's going to describe the mystery you don't want to miss it here it comes verse 37 he entered and he said unto them he that soweth the good seed is the son of man in other words through the Holy Spirit and the presence of the son Almighty God brought forth Adam and Eve and the other races on this earth verse 38 the field this is the field where those were sold what what infield is that the field is the world this world the good seed are the children of the kingdom that is to say the king and his Dominion that King is the Lord Jesus Christ but the tares are the children of the wicked one well now hear me who in the world could the wicked one be who is the wickedest of all next verse will tell you you 39 the enemy that sowed them and here is your mystery is the devil the harvest is the end of the world and the Reapers are the Angels as therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire so shall it be at the end of this world and we could say this world age that says how it's going to be now right then should twice it's so important that God's elect understand that parable and I'm going to tell you quite frankly if you don't understand that parable you're not going to understand fully all any of the parables that Christ spoke because if you did not know then if you followed through and John chapter 8 verse 44 to find out that this wicked child that Satan planted was none of them and Cain himself the first murderer I'm 14 from John 8:44 the first murderer was the child of the devil who not said well still what does that got to do with God's elect today well if you have never studied the book of Revelation this is why it's important because in the book of Revelation we find in chapters 2 and 3 there are seven churches only two only two out of those seven churches was Christ pleased with the church overall well what churches were that Smyrna and Philadelphia well fronted those to have the others didn't the mystery that was hidden from throughout the ages of the planting of the wicked see because as it is written in Revelation chapter 2 verse 10 I know you may be poor in the world but you are rich because you know those that claim to be of our brother Judith but are in fact the synagogue of Satan meaning the Kenites the children of Cain the offspring of Cain and a church that teaches that is a church that has God's good standing then the second church would be the church of philadelphia brotherly love meaning translated whether have been transliterated what did the Church of Philadelphia have then same thing a key of David that is to say the seed line of the true Christ from the fake of the true seed from the fourth seed that's to say the Kenites sons of Cain a key that could open doors that no man could close and close doors that no man could open and to know the truth of those that claim to be of our brother Judah and do lie and are the synagogue of Satan and they do the work of Satan that is the knowledge of mystery of that that was hidden for many years many people simply go through life and never see that truth of what's really happening in this world when it's right in plain sight before your face to no one to understand so exactly then tell me what does that mean it means that you will not be deceived by the false one in the end times if if you have the faith and the knowledge to follow the mystery of Christ to accept him to see that truth and to not be deceived by false teachings when we get to the next chapter it goes much into those that are so easily led around they'll follow anything then how soon would you forget then verse 25 what did it say to fulfill the Word of God that's why you must stick with the Word of God and not the sayings of man traditions that make void the Word of God so that's why it's important to know that mystery so that you are a part of the knowledge that is taught by those two churches money in Philadelphia that you understand it and you're not going to be deceived but you're going to make a stand against anchored solid in the truth of God's Word not swayed this way or that way but straight on keeping the Word of God in its totality without any apology or explanation to any man that would differ or try to pull you away from man you are a child of God you want to act like it okay let's return to the first chapter and let's pick it up in the next verse if we neighbors 28 this would be the the God to whom is made knowing the riches and the glory of this mystery that's the God we're talking about our Father who we preach morning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus not some slob following around slobbering after the false messiah but staying true and alert a soldier of Christ standing the ground keeping yourself pure in the truth of the true Messiah because you know they vile rudiments that the bad seed brings forth in this world and you will have no part of it verse 29 we're in - I also Labour's driving striving me not work at it according to his working which worketh in me Mythili in other words Christ energy pours into me and I bring that forth with vigor and understanding that's what Paul says and even though he was in prison with vigor he still brings forth that truth why prison doesn't change the truth why was he in prison for teaching truth and so it is so how precious it is there chapter one of this great book of Colossians chapter 2 warns you about the traditions of men that make void the Word of God and the fact that this ceremonial law that we have spoken of before that Christ replaced those things you're going to find out in this chapter what it is that Christ became what was nailed to the cross with him and you must be very adult and now as much as the veil is rent where you can go to the Father directly for verification from his word and action chapter 2 verse 1 let's go with it for I would that she knew what great conflict I have for you and for them at Laodicea and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh Laodicea justice of the people I really have a strong yearning I wish I could look you straight in the eye to teach you two that this is why many people believe that Paul had not yet been to colossi and that but the church was started there by another person verse 2 that their hearts might be comforted being knit together in love and into all riches of the full assurance of understanding to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God and of the Father and of Christ do you acknowledge it you see it do you understand the mystery that works right among us were the wickedness of the world Prince month of aspires and comes forth it is so important that you do that's what the mystery is taught for verse three hid all the treasure of treasures of wisdom and knowledge only in him he is our all-in-all so that's why you don't want to be careful about these people too but you should worship this day or you should worship that day you should worship Christ he is all-in-all period verse four and this I say lest any man should be guile youth with enticing words I mean something fancy Dan with the slick tongue don't you let him pull you away from the word God's Word yeah unfortunately you'd be surprised how easily some people can be misled example you don't have to understand the book of Revelation you're going to be gone like a butterfly if you is that biblical of course it isn't the word rapture is not in God's Word and yet it is taught I mean multitudes are talking what does it do it leads you right straight into the trap of Antichrist because that's quite Antichrist message he comes first at the six Trump the true Christ doesn't return until the seventh he's coming back at the sixth Trump to say load up we're going to fly out of here don't get in his wagon my friend don't be deceived by him that's what I'm saying that's why the mystery is so important and that's why you had the same treat that was taught in Smyrna and Philadelphia or those two churches and then you'll understand why Christ was pleased only with those two because the rest were deceived not good you're going to let some men regard you when God's truth is hearing his word when a man can't back up what he says in God's Word then you better let that be a warning verse 5 for though I be absent in the flesh yet am i with you in in the spirit joining and beholding your order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ I don't want you weaving around labor and I want you to be straight on yea yea and nay nay not maybe this and maybe that straight on verse 6 as ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord so walk ye in him in your daily life let him be a part do not cut God out of the equation of your life what you do where you go talk to him that is the mark of a Christian is different you're in trouble you fellowship with him 7 rooted that means we've got deep roots settle right in Christ and built up in him and established I mean solid in the faith as ye have been taught abounding therein with Thanksgiving always be thankful for it always that God know you love him always thank him for the blessings that he brings into your life and you be that strong steadfast being anchored in the Word of God anchored in Christ he is the word verse 8 be rare that's a warning beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit empty words after the tradition of men after the rudiments the rudiments is the wickedness of this world of the world and not after Christ you can just be pulled off and pulled away and and by by man if you allow it and the elements of this world can certainly pull you aside and grab your attention if you're not careful we must live in this earth age we must survive in this earth age we must be wise enough to know what the ways of the world and yet we are as peaceful as a dove and yet wiser than the serpent in other words we know what it takes to get by to make your living in this earth and yet at the same time to prevail and Almighty God that is what is so important never be enticed or pulled away from the Word of God by the enticing words of men men men like to say it isn't necessary for you to study to show yourself approved listen to me I will guide you guide you will straight to hell how would you know if you listen to man and not God's Word it is God's Word that is the example it is the letter of love that God sent us so that we are not deceived so consider and beware the warning that there are people in the name of religion Satan would rather work from a pulpit than he would from a bar downtown he could do more good in pulpits around the world not a not a correct one but one doesn't never quite gets around to teaching God's Word but teaches the words of men verse 9 for in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily in other words as I stated earlier in another scripture the xix totality the totality of the Godhead rest in Emmanuel God with us therefore if he need strength and if you need power you know who to go to let me hasten to add always pray to God but pray in Christ's name that gives cadential that you be Christian but at the same time know who the king is verse 10 and we are complete in him which is the head of all principality and power I mean there is no other you may you may want power you and you may seek power you will find it in Christ with God's blessings because that's where the true power comes from we're talking here eternal power not some Breeze in the wind that goes nowhere and amounts to nothing as a you want the true energy that takes you through the thick and through the thin and he will never let you down you know you may let him down but he will never let you down see that you do not drift away from that energy and power that flows from him and he gives it so freely if you meet the conditions verse 11 also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands I repeat without hands including off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ this does not mean there's anything negative or wrong and circumcision for health reasons but certainly not for spiritual reasons any longer because circumcision is of the heart and it applies to both male and female that circumcision is to know the truth the mystery to let your heart see into that mystery to see the actions of those that claim to be our brother and our not and to see the rudiments the wickedness that works in them even in this earth age to deceive men and see that you're not entangle beware that's the morning and let your mind and heart be circumcised with the very word of God I mean steadfast rooted means to take root in it once you take root in something we're anchored and let the tentacles of roots multiply and grow into the Word of God for you can absorb it and your circumcision of mine recalls the Word of God whereby you can expound teach lead guide direct but most they have the blessings of God in your life it is ever so very important verse 12 listen carefully again buried with him in baptism we're in also your risen with him through the faith of the operation of God who has raised him from the dead this is a fantastic verse what it is saying here is that you died with him spiritually and the this word operation is energy that's what the Greek word even years you draw that energy from him that it makes it brings efficiency about it is enough for me when you partake of that operation of God we'll get into that operation in the next lecture don't you dare miss it

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