COLOSSIANS Chapter 3: Apostle Paul says that whatever we do in our day to day lives, we should do it in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We should thank Him and praise Him always. His praise should always be on our lips. Whatever work we do in our daily life we should do it sincerely, wholeheartedly and with the fear of God in our hearts. Every simple work should be done as though it’s been done for God and not as to please men or as an eye service. Our aim is to opt for heavenly rewards rather than the worldly ones. We should also stay away from our old habits and sinful ways as we are born again in the image and likeness of Christ. He warns us that God’s anger will be upon the people who disobey Him and they will get their reward according to their deeds. Hence we should stay away from lust, anger, malice, covetousness, and loose talk.
The true peace of our Lord should dwell in our hearts. Our hearts should overflow with mercy, kindness, humbleness and perseverance. We should forgive those people who have done wrong and hurtful deeds to us just as Christ forgave our sins. It surely is very difficult for us to forgive such people. But we can do it by asking God to fill us with His Holy Spirit which will give us strength to forgive them and also to pray for them. We should also help people who are in need. The true word of Christ should dwell in our hearts and we should be able to teach and instruct each other according to the true wisdom of God.
When wives submit to their husbands and when husbands truly love their wives, there is equality in relationship. Neither the husband nor the wife is superior or inferior in any way when they keep Lord Jesus as the head of the family. His grace will allow them to manage the house as well as the children. Children must obey their parents in the Lord. This really pleases our Lord to the extent that there is a promise attached to this commandment. He promises a long life. Parents too should not be too harsh and irrational to their children which may make them go astray. They should love them and discipline them in the Lord. They should set an example for the children to follow.
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
COLOSSIANS CHAPTER 2
Colossians chapter 2- Apostle Paul says that Jesus Christ is the only ultimate authority of all wisdom and knowledge. So one should have strong faith in Him. We should grow in Him and get rooted in Him by reading the word of God and praying continuously with thanksgiving. We should ask Him to reveal the truth behind each verse in the Bible. Apostle Paul also warns against certain people who will convince us by their clever and philosophical talk which are contrary to the Bible. These people will try to justify worldly things. During his period there were a group of people who were advocating to follow certain Old Testament rituals, food habits etc, in addition to following Christ. But Apostle Paul says that following these rituals will not make us clean or pure unless Jesus Christ cleans our heart of all impurities.
Jesus died for our sins and since we believed it and asked for forgiveness, our sins were also buried with Him. When He rose again on the third day we also rose again without any sins because by dying on the cross, He has blotted out our sins and forgiven our iniquities. He has then baptized us with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit has burned out all our sins and made us as new beings. The same Holy Spirit will prevent us in committing further sins and gives us protection. Thus following rituals and strict laws does not make us pure but for the Mercy, Grace, and the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus Christ shed on the Cross at Calvary.
Jesus died for our sins and since we believed it and asked for forgiveness, our sins were also buried with Him. When He rose again on the third day we also rose again without any sins because by dying on the cross, He has blotted out our sins and forgiven our iniquities. He has then baptized us with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit has burned out all our sins and made us as new beings. The same Holy Spirit will prevent us in committing further sins and gives us protection. Thus following rituals and strict laws does not make us pure but for the Mercy, Grace, and the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus Christ shed on the Cross at Calvary.
COLOSSIANS CHAPTER 1
Colossians chapter 1- God created Adam and Eve. He created them in His own image and loved them so much. He gave them everything they needed including eternal life. But they fell out of His grace because the devil tempted them to eat the fruit of the forbidden tree. God then drove them away from His garden and took away their immortality. Hence humans had to toil, suffer and finally die in this world. Since then the whole human generations got more and more alienated from God by their wickedness and repeated sins. But God’s love and mercy is everlasting and He wanted to reconcile with people . But that was not possible because He is holy and we are unholy; loaded with past, present and future sins. We cannot survive in His presence with our impurities. So He wanted us to be made completely perfect without sins before we stand in His presence. He needed somebody who can completely wash away our sins and make us perfect. God’s only choice was His son Jesus Christ, who created the heaven, earth and all the visible and invisible things .God thus gave His only beloved son Jesus to this world to deliver us from the darkness of sin and to enter into His glorious Kingdom. God made peace with humans through the blood of Jesus which was shed on the cross; which completely washed away the sins of the whole humanity, in the past, present and the future. Through His death Jesus presents us to His beloved Father as holy, unblameable and unreproveable beings. But from our part we have to believe that He died for us. We should repent for our sins and accept Jesus as our Saviour. We should confess that He is the Lord. Once we do this, He will enter into our hearts and we will become a new being. He will sanctify us as we grow up in faith and will purify us like pure gold to be presented in front of the Holy God. This act of reconciliation will result in us getting back the original position as before when Adam and Eve enjoyed in God’s presence. And this will be for all eternity.
PHILIPPIANS CHAPTER 4
Philippians chapter 4: In this chapter, Apostle Paul asks us to rejoice and be happy in the Lord always. Is it really possible to be happy and to be without worries all the time? Yes we can, if we have Jesus in our mind all the time because he takes care of all our troubles. He is our advocate, guide, provider and protector. He fights the battle for us. The Bible says that by worrying we will not be able to add even one extra hour to our lives. So leave everything to Jesus. He is the Prince of Peace who gives us the ultimate peace in our hearts through the Holy Spirit that surpasses all understanding. Our only job is to forget our worries and to rejoice and praise Him all the time.
That is why Apostle Paul says not to worry about anything in this life, but to put all our needs in prayer and supplications and to thank God for all the blessings and protection He has given to us throughout our lives. He says he can do all the possible and impossible things through Jesus Christ who strengthens him. He also asserts that God will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory. He then advices to be steadfast in Jesus and yearn for a just, pure, truthful and an honest life. He particularly stresses to be content with whatever we have just as how he was content in all circumstances, even during times of need and also when he had plenty. He was even content when he suffered as well as when he was free, because whatever he did, he did it to glorify our Lord. When God’s peace is in us we are content at all times and with all things.
That is why Apostle Paul says not to worry about anything in this life, but to put all our needs in prayer and supplications and to thank God for all the blessings and protection He has given to us throughout our lives. He says he can do all the possible and impossible things through Jesus Christ who strengthens him. He also asserts that God will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory. He then advices to be steadfast in Jesus and yearn for a just, pure, truthful and an honest life. He particularly stresses to be content with whatever we have just as how he was content in all circumstances, even during times of need and also when he had plenty. He was even content when he suffered as well as when he was free, because whatever he did, he did it to glorify our Lord. When God’s peace is in us we are content at all times and with all things.
PHILIPPIANS CHAPTER 3
Philippians 3rd chapter- (About knowing Jesus)Apostle paul says his wisdom knowledge are all worthless and loss compared to what he gains by knowing lord jesus. The knowledge about his power , his might, his everlasting loveand mercy. And also the knowledge of his suffering in this world and his power of resurrection. This knowledge we gain as our faith in him stead fastely grows day by day and when we try to obey and follow all his teachings and commands.jesus himself will reveal every thing as your faith becomes strong. This knowledge keeps growing till the our end of life. No body has ever attained a stage where he can boast that he knows every thing of our lord.
Even apostle paul says he has not attained that level.But he will strive very hard for that in future. He says he will move forward keeping his focus only on jesus , leaving aside his dark past life and never to look back again.
We should also leave aside our past sinfull live and grow day by day in faith and knowledge of our lord till we meet him again
Even apostle paul says he has not attained that level.But he will strive very hard for that in future. He says he will move forward keeping his focus only on jesus , leaving aside his dark past life and never to look back again.
We should also leave aside our past sinfull live and grow day by day in faith and knowledge of our lord till we meet him again
PHILIPPIANS CHAPTER 2
Philippians 2nd chapter-Apostle Paul highlights the spirit of humbleness here. To be humble in this world is a difficult thing. We get angry when someone insults us or degrades us. But our attitude should be same as that of our Lord Jesus, who being in very nature God, made himself nothing, taking a human form and came into this world. He suffered excruciating death on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins. He was whipped, tortured, insulted and was nailed to the cross. During this whole period, he did not utter any word against anyone. If he wanted he could have got a whole legion of angels to defend him or destroy everybody who were trying to kill him. This is because He loved us so much and obeyed His Heavenly Father in everything even to the extent of offering Himself as a living sacrifice for the sins of whole humanity to attain forgiveness. Since He had humbled Himself to that level, God the Heavenly Father has exalted him to the highest place and gave Him the name above every name. At the name of Jesus every knee should bow in heaven, on earth and under the earth. And every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord.
That is why Apostle Paul says we should not do anything out of selfish ambition or with a crooked aim. We should do everything in all humbleness considering others affairs better than ourselves. We should do everything without complaining or arguing and be blameless and pure. When we humble ourselves like this, God will definitely exalt us to a higher position.
That is why Apostle Paul says we should not do anything out of selfish ambition or with a crooked aim. We should do everything in all humbleness considering others affairs better than ourselves. We should do everything without complaining or arguing and be blameless and pure. When we humble ourselves like this, God will definitely exalt us to a higher position.
EPHESIANS CHAPTER 6
Ephesians chapter 6- Apostle Paul explains why we should have a strong belief in the mighty power of God. It’s because we are not fighting against the evil things in this world, but against the evil spiritual forces and the Satan himself. It is difficult to tackle him with human strength. So to be a warrior He advices us to take the armour provided by God.
By asking Christ to dwell inside your heart and repenting for your sins, you are putting on the helmet of salvation on your head. If you are truthful in all your doings, you are putting the belt of truth buckled around your waist. By leading a righteous life, you wear the breastplate on your chest. When you have unshakable faith in God, it acts as a shield protecting you from the flaming arrows of the Satan. When you are ready to proclaim the love of Jesus, you put on the sandals of the gospel which helps you to move around in the battle field. Finally you have to use the Word of God as a sword to fight the evil head on. What else more you need when God provides you the equipments for both defence and offence. To have all this we should continuously pray in spirit and truth.
He also states children should obey their parents if they want to lead a productive long life. Parents also should train them to lead a righteous life. He also talks about work place ethics. We should do our work whole heartedly and sincerely, irrespective of the watchful employer’s eyes, because God is watching over us. He also advices the masters to be fair with their servants as God is watching over them too. As we know God does not show favoritism.
By asking Christ to dwell inside your heart and repenting for your sins, you are putting on the helmet of salvation on your head. If you are truthful in all your doings, you are putting the belt of truth buckled around your waist. By leading a righteous life, you wear the breastplate on your chest. When you have unshakable faith in God, it acts as a shield protecting you from the flaming arrows of the Satan. When you are ready to proclaim the love of Jesus, you put on the sandals of the gospel which helps you to move around in the battle field. Finally you have to use the Word of God as a sword to fight the evil head on. What else more you need when God provides you the equipments for both defence and offence. To have all this we should continuously pray in spirit and truth.
He also states children should obey their parents if they want to lead a productive long life. Parents also should train them to lead a righteous life. He also talks about work place ethics. We should do our work whole heartedly and sincerely, irrespective of the watchful employer’s eyes, because God is watching over us. He also advices the masters to be fair with their servants as God is watching over them too. As we know God does not show favoritism.
EPHESIANS CHAPTER 5
Light to the world
Ephesians chapter 5- When light fills up a dark room everything is visibly clear. The darkness departs. Jesus is the light of the world. When He fills our heart with (light) Holy Spirit , the darkness of our heart disappears. We become a new being. The fruits of Holy Spirit being goodness, righteousness and truth , we start being the light to the world. We reflect the characteristics of our Lord just as the moon reflects the sun's light. Also Apostle Paul advises not to have any association with unfruitful works of darkness but rather reprove them and to walk in love as how Christ loved us by giving His life as an offering for our sins . We should not be unclean, coveting, filthy, or with foolish speech. For these people will not inherit the kingdom of God. But always giving thanks for all the things unto god in the name of our Lord Jesus and praising Him through hymns and psalms. We should be wise and understand what the will of the Lord is and make use of our time on earth for His glory .
Ephesians chapter 5- When light fills up a dark room everything is visibly clear. The darkness departs. Jesus is the light of the world. When He fills our heart with (light) Holy Spirit , the darkness of our heart disappears. We become a new being. The fruits of Holy Spirit being goodness, righteousness and truth , we start being the light to the world. We reflect the characteristics of our Lord just as the moon reflects the sun's light. Also Apostle Paul advises not to have any association with unfruitful works of darkness but rather reprove them and to walk in love as how Christ loved us by giving His life as an offering for our sins . We should not be unclean, coveting, filthy, or with foolish speech. For these people will not inherit the kingdom of God. But always giving thanks for all the things unto god in the name of our Lord Jesus and praising Him through hymns and psalms. We should be wise and understand what the will of the Lord is and make use of our time on earth for His glory .
EPHESIANS CHAPTER 4
Ephesians 4th chapter mainly emphazies the unity and oneness of our faith. Apostle Paul writes that we are all one body, one spirit We have one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and He is the father of all. Every one of us are given grace according to the will of Lord Jesus.He has given gifts for some to be apostles, some to be evangelist, some to be pastors and teachers.All this is for the work of the ministry and to glorify our Lord. Also to have unity in faith and to gain more knowledge of the Son of God.
He also writes that we should do the job for which He has called with humbleness, perseverance and love. He says that we should strive to keep the unity of Spirit
He also states Christ is the head and all the believers are moulded to Him as rest of the body which work in unity and harmony.
He also writes that we should do the job for which He has called with humbleness, perseverance and love. He says that we should strive to keep the unity of Spirit
He also states Christ is the head and all the believers are moulded to Him as rest of the body which work in unity and harmony.
UNITY IN CHRIST
As we all know we are all part of the body of Christ.Some may be Catholics,some may be Protestent ,Baptist,Pentocostal etc. but we all believe in one God, the Holy Trinity, and the present working of the Holy Spirit. Why then the huge division among us? Do our Lord wants this? I sincerely feel he wants us to get over our differences and unitedly prepare the way for His second coming.
Church is a place to worship God. Any church, anywhere in the world built for this purpose is a dwelling place for the living God, be it in India or America,a village or a city. It is wrong to think that you will attain salvation only in a particular church or sect or a cult. God is for everybody and salvation is a free gift. Only you have to ask for it to recieve it. God's presence will be present in any church when you worship Him earnestly.
But to many, church is a social gathering to have tea and for gossips. For some its politics and fame. Elders who are suppose to guide the flock are themselves not worthy for the job. Because ego and pride dwell in the mind and heart where the Holy Spirit ought to be. Sometimes even the church leaders take this ministry as a salaried job.
Beware our Lord is coming soon and everybody is accountable.
l thought I will start this site to purely highlight how loving our Lord is with infinite mercy, grace. And also to blog whatever God guides me to write.Everybody can join me and voice their opinion.Praise be to God
Posted by preparing for the second coming at 1:00
Church is a place to worship God. Any church, anywhere in the world built for this purpose is a dwelling place for the living God, be it in India or America,a village or a city. It is wrong to think that you will attain salvation only in a particular church or sect or a cult. God is for everybody and salvation is a free gift. Only you have to ask for it to recieve it. God's presence will be present in any church when you worship Him earnestly.
But to many, church is a social gathering to have tea and for gossips. For some its politics and fame. Elders who are suppose to guide the flock are themselves not worthy for the job. Because ego and pride dwell in the mind and heart where the Holy Spirit ought to be. Sometimes even the church leaders take this ministry as a salaried job.
Beware our Lord is coming soon and everybody is accountable.
l thought I will start this site to purely highlight how loving our Lord is with infinite mercy, grace. And also to blog whatever God guides me to write.Everybody can join me and voice their opinion.Praise be to God
Posted by preparing for the second coming at 1:00
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