Paul covers some of the same territory regarding relationships in the believer’s household that he did in Ephesians. He doesn’t go into great detail on most of the relationships but he does uphold his original instructions. One thing you can say about Paul is that he never contradicted his own letters. What he wrote to […]
Paul is calling his readers to leave the “old self” behind and put on the “new self” instead. The old self is the life we had prior to meeting Jesus. He makes us new in Him. This new self seeks to please Him in all we do. The old self was so familiar and comfortable. […]
Paul is giving his readers encouragement against those who are trying to oppress them. “Let no one pass judgement on you” (verse 16a). The judgement this group was facing was from the false teachers who were trying to conform them to their own standards. “How could he call himself a believer when he eats THAT!” […]
Paul calls his readers to look back to their foundation. He reminds them of the basic building blocks and encourages them by exploring the might and power behind them. This group was in danger of being led astray by some new “philosophy” that was going around. Paul called them to stop and remember the teachings […]
Paul shares with this group of believers why he cares so much about them. He didn’t plant this church personally but he cares for them as if he did. He shares Jesus’ care for them. In my bible helps I am told that Paul was concerned about false teaching that came into this church. His […]
