We wrap up our study of the book of Colossians by reviewing the reasons why Paul writes the letter, the context in which it is written, and settling on the basic application for us today: the total and complete sufficiency of Christ in our lives, both for our salvation and our sanctification. We linger on a few verses that help us to answer the question of what it means to be a Christian.
Scriptures referenced include Colossians 2:6-15; Colossians 3:1-5, 10-17; Deuteronomy 10:16; Jeremiah 4:4; Jeremiah 9:26; Acts 7:51; Romans 2:29; Colossians 1:26-27; Romans 8:19-21; 1 Peter 5:10; Romans 8:29; and 1 John 3:2.
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