Paul is writing to all with the words, “Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your mind.” (21) Jesus taught that sin starts in the heart. The human heart is the mind and will. From these comes actions, whether good or evil. I was so alienated too. Thanks be to God. […]
Tag: Colossians 1
BDBD is Colossians 1:15-20
Jesus is God (15, 19). He created everything (16,). He created light. He created the sun, the stars, and the planets. He created the earth. He created trees and flowers. He created birds, reptiles, bugs, and mammals. He created me. Jesus sustains all these, including me to this very day (17). Jesus created his […]
BDBD is Colossians 1:1-14
BDBD has been chronologically following Paul’s life. Paul was in his first Roman imprisonment as recorded in Acts 28 when he wrote at least 4 letters. The letter to the congregation in Colossal is his first. Verses 9b thru 12 is one long sentence full of great knowledge and encouragement. Being long makes this hard […]