hTherefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 7 irooted and jbuilt up in him and kestablished in the faith, just las you were taught, abounding min thanksgiving. 8See to it that no one takes you captive by nphilosophy and oempty deceit, according to phuman tradition, according to the qelemental spirits [1] of the world, and not according to Christ. 9For rin him the whole fullness of deity dwells sbodily, 10and tyou have been filled in him, who is uthe head of all rule and authority.
March 26, 2025
“Running of Full”
Colossians 2:6-10
Rooted results in:
1) confirmation
2) celebration
“Come, follow me.” -Jesus
>> We are complete in Him! <<
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April 23, 2025
“The Search for More: ‘Intellectualism’”
Colossians 2:8-10
“Jesus + ___ fill in the blank___ = nothing”
“A substitute for Jesus.”
In the church, we call this legalism. Outside it is called positive thinking along with other things.
Philosophy: love of wisdom.
-pagan vs Christian
The futility of:
1. Pagan philosophy
— Gaining book smarts
— Confuses the mind / facade
— Captivates the heart
— Detrimental to the soul
The vitality of:
2. Christian philosophy
— Centered around God/Jesus/the Bible
— Lead you to a fullness of the Savior
— Lead you to a fullness of the Gospel
— Lead you to the completeness of the believer
Choose the empty of the pagan philosophy or the completeness of the Christian philosophy.
