Jesus Christ must have preeminence as Lord of our lives, and his lordship is the fundamental principle of the universe. The concept of lordship is often misunderstood, and many people want to make a deep commitment to Jesus Christ without giving him supreme importance. However, if Jesus Christ is not Lord, then he is not the creator, sustainer, and goal of all creation. The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is the central figure of history, and his lordship is the ultimate issue. The church must get back to the supremacy of Jesus Christ and keep him at the center of its creed and members' lives. [... more]

The power of prayer and thanksgiving is emphasized in the Bible as a means to obtain an open door for speaking the mystery of Christ. According to Colossians 4:2-3, prayer should be vigilant and alert, with a conscious attitude of thanksgiving. The process of obtaining God's action is recorded in Luke 11:9-11, where one must ask, seek, and knock to find the door that He is opening. [... more]

Christ Jesus is our Lord, and He is enough for us to navigate life's challenges. As we study the book of Colossians, we'll explore how our identity in Christ affects the way we live, and how we can live faithfully in any location. Paul reminds us that Christ is the Lord over creation and redemption, and that He is our Savior and God. We'll examine the theme of Christ being enough and how it applies to our daily lives, including how to live a life worthy of the Lord, rooted in Him, built up by Him, established in faith, and abounding in thanksgiving. [... more]

A faithful church can withstand the onslaught of error and false doctrine by being strong in heart, knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is Christ himself. [... more]

Paul the Apostle's concern for the Colossian church is that they believe the right things about Jesus, have an understanding and knowledge of Him, and live out their faith in their daily lives. He warns against false philosophies and encourages the church to stand strong in their faith, rooted in the truth of Jesus Christ. [... more]

The Colossian heresy, a mixture of Greek philosophy and Jewish legalism, threatened the early Christian church in Colossae, prompting Paul's letter to the Colossians, emphasizing the sufficiency of Jesus Christ and the dangers of adding human traditions to the Gospel. [... more]

Paul's greeting to the Colossians emphasizes his apostolic authority, highlighting the importance of faith, hope, and love in the Christian community. He praises the Colossians for their faith in Christ Jesus, their love for all saints, and their hope in the future consummation of the kingdom. Paul's concern for the truth of the gospel is evident, as he writes to address the Colossian heresy and to encourage the Colossians to understand and apply the gospel in their lives. [... more]

The church at Colossae faced serious challenges from paganism and heresy, but they remained strong in their faith. Dr. Don Wilton emphasizes the importance of trusting in Jesus Christ, who is the anchor of their faith, and encourages listeners to give their hearts to Jesus, trust Him, and study Him. [... more]