12 Col 3:1-4 Salvation’s effect

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Sermon outline

Our Thoughts matter

There are consequences to Christianity

The Condition

1. 1. 1. 1. Paul begins with a condition, that if true will have consequences (Col 3:1, 2:20)
            1. Grammar (Col 2:13, Eph 2:8-9)
            2. Looking heavenward (Col 3:1b-2, Heb 12:2, Ps 110)
            3. 2 Pitfalls we need to be aware of in this injunction (from NIVAC Commentary):
               1. We must steer clear of Gnosticism
               2. Not talking about escapism

The reason we fix our gaze on Jesus (Col 3:3-4)

1. 1. 1. 1. We died
         2. Now Hidden with Christ in God
            1. Grammar –a perfect passive indicative.
            2. Effects on you today.
               1. Safety –
               2. Christ is your source for living
               3. Judgment is coming

Past, Present, and Future aspects of salvation (Col 3:1-4)