1. Riverway Class Week #6 Colossians 3:1—11 Instructor: Ernie Zarra

2. Last Week’s Text 2:6—2:23

3. There Are Two Types “In Christ” The Dead in Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18) The Alive in Christ (Colossians 2:6-7)

4. Those Alive in Christ (2:6-7) Are firmly rooted Have received the faith Keep on walking In a state of continually being built up in Him Are established Have been instructed Overflow with gratitude

5. Is Christ Sufficient? What does it mean when Paul says Christ is all-sufficient? Is He sufficient for us today? (2 Corinthians 12:7-10)

7. False Teachings in the Church at Colossae

8. Gnosticism

9. Dualism

10. Mystery Cults

11. Paganism

12. Asceticism

13. Jewish Mysticism

15. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.

17. Warning Against Judaistic Ceremonialism (2:11) Outward signs are not necessarily indicators of inward changes. The new birth is the “Christian circumcision.” Spiritual circumcision is in Christ

19. Baptism symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ.

20. To be uncircumcised in Spirit, is to be dead in trespasses and sin.

23. Paul’s Final Warnings (2:18-23) Worshipping angels over Christ debases Christ. Asceticism is an indulging in the flesh. Exercise caution because practices that have the appearance of wisdom may be based in the flesh.

24. This Week’s Text 3:1—11

26. 2. Whatmotivatesthe Christian to live a life pleasing to God?

27. 3. Describe the attitude of the average believer.

28. 4. In what ways does a balanced attitude bring glory to God?

31. If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believeth. - Mark 9:23

32. With God all things are possible. - Matthew 19:26

34. Overview of Chapter 3:1-11 Basics for Living in Christ Christ is all-sufficient Practical advice on living in Christ Assurance of living in Christ

35. Paul’s Admonitions (Colossians 3:1-4) Seek the heavenly things The things which are sought (Philippians 4:8) Adhering to Scripture Our reality in Christ

36. Consider As Dead (Colossians 3:5-9) Sensual sins Social/Relational Practices

39. We are being renewed, according to the image of Christ (Romans 8:29)

40. We are becoming more like Christ, instead of chasing after things of the flesh