Theology in Life – Colossians 1:24-2:5: Reflection Guide
Reflection Guide Key Terms Filling up what is lacking – This is a potentially confusing phrase from Col 1:24. Paul cannot be saying that Jesus’ afflictions were not sufficient for forgiveness of sins and salvation because that would contradict Col 1:22 & 2:13-14. His point seems to be that on the cross Jesus didn’t end…
Read MoreFirst Over All – Colossians 1:15-23:Reflection Guide
Reflection Guide Key Terms Image of the invisible God – This term image was commonly used in the ancient world to refer to objects that represented gods or the likeness of Caesar that was stamped on items such as coins. For many Jews in Paul’s day, the “image” of God had also become associated with…
Read MoreFirsthand Faith – Colossians 1:1-14: Reflection Guide
Reflection Guide Key Terms Christ – A title attributed to Jesus in the New Testament that is equivalent to the Hebrew word Messiah (see John 1:41). By calling Jesus the Christ, Paul identifies him as the rescuer and ruler of God’s people. Saints – From the Greek word hagios, meaning “holy ones.” This term refers…
Read MoreColossians Introduction Guide
We’ve put together this introduction guide to help you in your personal study of the book of Colossians. You can download the guide below or pick up a hard copy on a Sunday morning at Redemption Church. Download – Colossians Introduction Guide
Read MorePraying Our Way Home: Week Five
Praying Our Way Home As we prepare to move into our new building, we want to spend the weeks leading up to our move praying boldly and expectantly for God to use our church and our new space to build his kingdom in Edmond, Oklahoma and around the world. To help guide your prayers, we…
Read MorePraying Our Way Home: Week Four
Praying Our Way Home As we prepare to move into our new building, we want to spend the weeks leading up to our move praying boldly and expectantly for God to use our church and our new space to build his kingdom in Edmond, Oklahoma and around the world. To help guide your prayers, we…
Read MorePraying Our Way Home: Week Three
Praying Our Way Home As we prepare to move into our new building, we want to spend the weeks leading up to our move praying boldly and expectantly for God to use our church and our new space to build his kingdom in Edmond, Oklahoma and around the world. To help guide your prayers, we…
Read MorePraying Our Way Home: Week Two
Praying Our Way Home As we prepare to move into our new building, we want to spend the weeks leading up to our move praying boldly and expectantly for God to use our church and our new space to build his kingdom in Edmond, Oklahoma and around the world. To help guide your prayers, we…
Read MorePraying Our Way Home: Week One
Praying Our Way Home As we prepare to move into our new building, we want to spend the weeks leading up to our move praying boldly and expectantly for God to use our church and our new space to build his kingdom in Edmond, Oklahoma and around the world. To help guide your prayers, we…
Read MorePrayer & Worship Reflection Guide
Reflection Guide This Sunday we will spend extended time in worship and prayer. To prepare for our worship gathering, take some time to reflect on Jesus’ famous words in John 15 about abiding in him. Following the reflection is our latest all-church axiom, Prayer Is the Path to Spiritual Vitality, and some discussion questions based…
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