THE COLOSSIANS HERESY (6)
(Message by Tanny Keng)
0. Introduction
a) Paul answered the various tents of the Colossian heresy that threatened the church. This heresy was a "mixed bag," containing elements from several different heresies, some of which contradicted each other.
1. The heresy
i) One must adhere to human wisdom, tradition, and philosophies.
a) Text reference: Colossians 2:4, 8-10; 3:15-17
i) 4 Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. (Colossians 2:4 NKJV)
ii) 8 Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; 10 and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. (Colossians 2:8-10 NKJV)
iii) 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. (Colossians 3:15-17 NKJV)
b) Paul's Answer
i) By themselves, these can be misleading and shallow because they have human origin; instead, we should remember what Christ taught and follow his words as our ultimate authority.
The End ...
0. Introductiona) Paul answered the various tents of the Colossian heresy that threatened the church. This heresy was a "mixed bag," containing elements from several different heresies, some of which contradicted each other.
1. The heresy
i) One must adhere to human wisdom, tradition, and philosophies.
a) Text reference: Colossians 2:4, 8-10; 3:15-17
i) 4 Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. (Colossians 2:4 NKJV)
ii) 8 Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; 10 and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. (Colossians 2:8-10 NKJV)
iii) 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. (Colossians 3:15-17 NKJV)
b) Paul's Answer
i) By themselves, these can be misleading and shallow because they have human origin; instead, we should remember what Christ taught and follow his words as our ultimate authority.
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