How can we do both at once without distraction study, speak, or do and think of Christ at the same time? He exhorts to holiness;10. to put off the old self, and put on Christ;12. exhorting to charity, humility, 18. and other duties.Dictionary of Bible ThemesColossians 3:171512Trinity, equality of2224Christ, the Lord5629work, ordained by God5636work, and rest5909motives, importance8223dedication8409decision-making, and providence8676thanksgiving8809richesColossians 3:1-173254Holy Spirit, fruit ofColossians 3:12-177125elect, theColossians 3:15-176746sanctification, means and results8352thankfulnessColossians 3:16-173218Holy Spirit, and praise5549speech, positive8666praise, manner and methodsLibraryThe Peace of GodBaltimore, U.S., 1874. Have Him before thee as the pattern whom thou art to copy; the Redeemer in whom is thy strength, the Master and Friend whom thou art to serve and please, thy Creator and thy heaven.1. We must not so take the precept as if we were obliged in every act and word to raise our thoughts directly to Christ. It is not egoistic to say so, for filling to overflowing is utterly and completely God's work--it is all of grace. Differently to be admonished are servants and masters. how we can obtain it? Supposing this we must exercise faith upon Him, and have constant recourse to Him, in all that we do for the supplies of His grace and Spirit (1 Peter 2:20; 1 Peter 5:7; John 16:16, 23, 26). To Dominicus. Or is not their influence for the most part rather a constraining power of which he is unconscious, rather than a stimulus carried on by conscious effort? He was in advance even of the earliest seeker that Easter morning, and He will be waiting for us before the break of day with His glad "All Hail," if we have only eyes to see Rev. Clergymen, but not men of other professions and employments. Because we are entrusted with such blessings. It was written by the apostle Paul (1:1) while he was a prisoner in Rome . Mallock.Religion is one of the colours of life which mingles most intimately with all the other colours of the palette. (2) The facts implied in the name, "The Lord Jesus," rest upon evidence as strong as can possibly be alleged for anything. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory. "Ephraim is like a silly dove without heart." Some Christians have a very small Saviour, for they are not willing to receive Him fully, and let Him do great and mighty things for them. Nothing so mean that it was thought unworthy of this monogram; nothing so glorious that it was considered unfit to have that excelling glory added thereto. "Ephraim is like a silly dove without heart." 1). The peace of God. A good fable for the world, and just as good a fable for the Church. (6) Such deep constraining motive is not usually displayed before men; but its existence is not easily concealed. Or is not their influence for the most part rather a constraining power of which he is unconscious, rather than a stimulus carried on by conscious effort? What it is? )Christian ends lend grandeur to human lifeT. Application:1. Do you know what it is? (3) He sacrifices those which are in their nature indifferent; e.g., if this rule is observed in eating and drinking, acts indifferent in their nature,(a) the sacred name will purge them of the excess of intemperance on the one hand, and the foolish scruples of superstition on the other. And so men satisfy themselves with being Christian hearers and heathen livers, without the least suspicion of inconsistency.3. He was in advance even of the earliest seeker that Easter morning, and He will be waiting for us before the break of day with His glad "All Hail," if we have only eyes to see Rev. It is not necessary that a motive should be based on reality to be all-constraining, but it is in order that it may be a worthy motive for an intelligent being. Are they evermore in his view and present to his thoughts? "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful." Mercer's novelty song lifted our country's sagging spirits. 3). Their labor seems to crystallize and become its own memorial. Mere precepts cannot touch us at all points, or constrain us to do all things in a teacher's name. One or two of the world's heroes and sages have won wide admiration and respect, but who has laid his hand on so many hearts and touched for good so many lives? Revival is when we can say "yes" at any moment of the day. Possible to eat and drink to the glory of God.II. Pleasing God Is accomplished by Faith (Heb. AugustineOn Continence"But Now do Ye Also," Saith He, "Put Down All31. It is plain that it must propose some motive and rule which shall touch daily life at every point. And yet, after all, this is the most Christ-like ministry of all, for the Master Himself does not even appear in the work of the church except as her hidden Life, "For ye are dead" (Col. iii. 2. Were it not almost an indignity to bring them in reference to His great Majesty? Yes, silver and gold and gems conspired together to mark out this name on the paten, or the chalice, or the shrine; the manufacturer of Limoges worked it out in his enamel; in the monastery potteries they burnt it in on their tiles; in convents they embroidered it on chasuble and cope; in the glorious windows of churches the light came in, sanctified, as it were, and hallowed by the name of the True Light; the poor peasant was encouraged, with his clasp knife, to consecrate his house by carving the same name on the hutch of his door or the barge-boards of his roof; the name of salvation could not be out of place among the dwellings of those who looked to be saved; the name which to adore will be the work of eternity, could never be out of place for the meditation and the worship of earth.(Dr. Jesus paid the price, and he gave it to you. Hugh Binning. "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful." B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth May 18. Not more cer tainly does the law of gravity reach from world to world than does this law prevail wherever intelligence exists.2. One phrase holds it all "He died for me." Solomon was called to build the temple of the Lord, but every man who is an honest worker, who does his best in the place where heaven has put him, is building up a temple, holy, acceptable to God. Many do not know the right answer, or the full answer. Guthrie, D. D. He who lives for the glory of God has an end in view which lends dignity to the man and to his life. We must be supposed to be in Christ first (John 15:4-5).2. Our words, thoughts, desires, labours, etc., are to be under the habitual influence of a sacred and sanctifying power which lies lurking in the name of the Lord Jesus. After a while Ulysses came, and he said, "Why, all the fine bodies are taken, and all the grand work is taken. Many Christians seem to think that in the daily deeds and words of life they either cannot or else must sin, and that these two are much the same. The monk or the nun is a "religious;" if any be not a priest, or monk, or nun, that person need not be so religious. A good fable for the world, and just as good a fable for the Church. At the Arno GaebeleinThe Lord of GloryChrist Our Life. Or is not their influence for the most part rather a constraining power of which he is unconscious, rather than a stimulus carried on by conscious effort? (b)That we act according to His will. Colossians 3:18-4:1, Home Improvement. After a while Ulysses came, and he said, "Why, all the fine bodies are taken, and all the grand work is taken. It must have points of contact with every part of my life. It is this that gives them the right and title they have in Christian morality. They must have supreme reference to him (1 Corinthians 10:31); they must be done under his warrant or authority, in the strength of his grace, after his own glorious example, and with ultimate regard to his glory. Specifically the name of Christ is the rule. [1923] Surely it was a wholesome alarm that believers might not think that they could be saved on account of their faith alone, even although they should live in these evils: the Apostle James with most clear speech crying out against that notion, and saying, "If any say that he have faith, and have not works, shall his faith be able to save him?" There they taught us the great lesson "Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus." (2) Observe how such motives act. (2) Some religious people, like the former, strain the Bible to its literal meaning, and then require that meaning in full, and thus lead to the same point, and encourage indolence and unbelief. Yet, the believer is keenly aware that every good thing comes from God. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth, February 17. "If Ye Then be Risen" (Col. Iii. For Charles KingsleyAll Saints' Day and Other SermonsMay 5. Great, moreover, is the power of charity, beloved brother, which binds hearts one to another in mutual affection with the Saint Gregory the Greatthe Epistles of Saint Gregory the GreatHow Servants and Masters are to be Admonished. Was this a hindrance? We-have . Text: Colossians 3, 1-7. That is what He became man for; as a man to live a life of trust in God, and so to show to us how we ought to live. We believe clothes make the person. Works that are the same as to external action are good in one and bad in another. "GIVING THANKS INTO GOD AND THE FATHER BY HIM." 3). What it is? If a man be a Christian, men will take knowledge of him that he has been with Jesus. For it is impossible that they should be in the name of Christ except our understandings and will so address them. As to ordinary matters men, e.g., think it unlikely they will die to-day because they have lived safely through so many dangers, and take it for granted that their food will nourish them because it has always done so. Differently to be admonished are subjects and prelates: the former that subjection crush them not, the latter that superior place elate them not: the former that they fail not to fulfil what is commanded them, the latter that they command not more to be fulfilled than is just: the former that they submit humbly, the latter that they preside temperately. Oh, if they would just put themselves at Jesus' feet, and, Text: Colossians 3, 12-17. Because we cannot be accepted but by Him (Ephesians 1:6; Hebrews 13:15; Hebrews 5:1).4. Revival is when we can say "yes" at any moment of the day. Colossians. Sunday, but not other six days. "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful." A. "But now do ye also," saith he, "put down all;" [1927] and he makes mention of several more evils of that sort. All the wicked dealings and defilement of Ephraim is uncovered--and the Lord said: "I will be unto Ephraim as a lion." Neale.Those old saints of the Middle Ages, how dearly they loved to set the name of Jesus forth everywhere, by all means, in every curious work of art not merely of Church art, mind you, but of household and domestic furniture. Here you have a compend of the doctrine of the Scriptures. 2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth. 3. iii 15. )PeopleChristians, Colossians, Paul, TimothyPlacesColossaeTopicsAct, Deed, Giving, Praise, Thanks, Whatever, Whatsoever, WhetherOutline1. MEMORY VERSE: Colossians 3:2 "Set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth." BOOK TO REMEMBER: 1 Corinthians. Revival is when we can say "yes" at any moment of the day. Nothing seemed to be able to draw Ephraim's heart away from the idols. Colossians 3:11-17 Inductive Bible Study Questions and Points It will make contradiction sweet, to bear it meekly with Jesus; poverty, honourable to be poor with Jesus; toil, gladsome to labour for Jesus. There has been nothing sinful, on the contrary the work, it may be, has been sacred, undertaken with prayer, and been for the good of man and the glory of God, and yet there is no satisfaction.I. THY REMEDY. They admire the gospel, but never think of realizing it. God the Father is the proper object of gratitude as the first principle of action, though not to the exclusion of the Son and Spirit.3. For it is impossible that they should be in the name of Christ except our understandings and will so address them. The reason is simply this, that their services are being offered in the wrong name. And apart from these who learns, in the midst of his conscious and acknowledged besetting sin, to ask for the grace of God? To do all by His strength (Acts 4:6-7, 10; 1 Samuel 17:45; Philippians 4:13; 2 Corinthians 12:9). 16 Let the Word Martin LutherEpistle Sermons, Vol. Paul here clearly gives to Christ the whole of life. Has it these points? Involves one rule of life for the person in holy orders, and another for the man who has not received a religious vocation. Hast thou ever deeply loved parent, bride, husband, or child? He exhorts to holiness;10. to put off the old self, and put on Christ;12. exhorting to charity, humility, 18. and other duties.Dictionary of Bible ThemesColossians 3:171512Trinity, equality of2224Christ, the Lord5629work, ordained by God5636work, and rest5909motives, importance8223dedication8409decision-making, and providence8676thanksgiving8809richesColossians 3:1-173254Holy Spirit, fruit ofColossians 3:12-177125elect, theColossians 3:15-176746sanctification, means and results8352thankfulnessColossians 3:16-173218Holy Spirit, and praise5549speech, positive8666praise, manner and methodsLibraryThe Peace of GodBaltimore, U.S., 1874. One spirit came and took the body of a king and did his work. It is well, as people's devotions now are, if Christians really prayed to God to carry them through the trials of the day, as really believing that for this they needed the special help of God. Nor indeed does infrequency of communication cause any harm where the affection of love remains uninterrupted in one's mind. It is that we are slow to learn in. There is something in these words that might surprise us. Daille.I. Text: Colossians 3, 1-7. Works that are the same as to external action are good in one and bad in another. The church is full of half dead people who have been trying, like poor Nero, to slay themselves for years, and have not had the courage to strike the fatal blow. 14 Above all, put on love-the perfect bond . 3. He was in advance even of the earliest seeker that Easter morning, and He will be waiting for us before the break of day with His glad "All Hail," if we have only eyes to see, "Your life is hid" (Col. iii. As to ordinary matters men, e.g., think it unlikely they will die to-day because they have lived safely through so many dangers, and take it for granted that their food will nourish them because it has always done so. For this, which may be understood also figuratively, is said to the former, Children, obey your parents in the Lord: but to Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the GreatThird Sunday after Trinity Humility, Trust, Watchfulness, SufferingText: 1 Peter 5, 5-11. (1) Nothing is more common than a man with a powerful motive which rules his whole life gain, ambition, love of family, science, art, victory, the exercise of an energetic nature. All divine truths may be reduced to these two heads,--faith and love; what we ought to believe, and what we ought to do. The Spirit moves all, and upon this the difference between man's actions depends. )The all-pervasiveness of religionW. It is a detestable, an irreligious distinction.I. (2) How many of us fall short of this.(J. 15. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory. They admire the gospel, but never think of realizing it. "If ye then be risen" (Col. iii. 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