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Prayer and Grace

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I … Continue reading →

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Christian Relationship

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

Colossians 3:18-4:1 In this section, Paul gives insight to how Christians should behave in the major personal relationships of daily life. In 3:18-19, he speaks of husbands and wives, in 3:20-21 he speaks of parents and children, and from 3:22-4:1, … Continue reading →

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Living Christ

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Don Merritt

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with … Continue reading →

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Victory in Christ

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

Colossians 3: 5-14 Since this is a longer section, I won’t reproduce it here, and I hope you’ll read it on your own… In the last section, we saw Paul teach us how to live our new lives, by setting … Continue reading →

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Looking Upward

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life … Continue reading →

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Man’s Rules

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules: “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”? These rules, which … Continue reading →

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Shadows No More

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the … Continue reading →

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Triumphant

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

When you were dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having cancelled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and opposed … Continue reading →

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Fullness in Christ

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Don Merritt

For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority. In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision … Continue reading →

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Seeking His Presence

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Don Merritt

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and builtup in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one … Continue reading →

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