Fusion: week of 9/15

FAMILY THEME: NEW IN CHRIST

Colossians 3:1-17

The apostle Paul used the imagery of putting off and putting on -

strip off the ungodly actions and dress instead in the righteous

actions and attitudes that make us look like Christ.

1.  Our Relationship with Christ Changes Our Focus

     (Colossians 3:1-4)

     When Christ is our King, it means we are no longer

     rulers over our own lives.

 
2.  We Must Decisively Cast Aside the Attitudes and 

     Actions The Belong to Our Sinful Nature

     (Colossians 3:5-9)

     In Heaven we will no longer struggle with sin, but

     as we live our Christian lives, we must still battle

     with our old desires.

     

3.  We Should Take On and Live Out Godly Actions

     and Attitudes

     (Colossians 3:10-17)

     As a Christian, you live your life according to a 

     different set of values and priorities.