The Changing Gospel Colossians 3 John 3:3-5 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

The Changing GospelThe Changing GospelColossians 3

John 3:3-5John 3:3-5

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus

said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second

time into his mother's womb and be born?” 5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water

and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

Titus 3:5Titus 3:5

…he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to

his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy

Spirit,

Romans 12:1-2Romans 12:1-2

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as

a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do

not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind,

that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and

acceptable and perfect.

2 Corinthians 5:172 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The

old has passed away; behold, the

new has come.

Ephesians 4:22-24Ephesians 4:22-24

22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt

through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your

minds, 24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true

righteousness and holiness.

Colossians 3:1-4Colossians 3:1-4

If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where

Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are

above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is

hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will

appear with him in glory.

Three Directives for ChangeThree Directives for Change

3:5- Put to death what is earthly in you

Sexual ImmoralityImpurityPassionEvil desireCovetousness

Anger WrathMalice

SlanderObscene talk

Lying

Why “put these to death” ?Why “put these to death” ?

Col. 3:6 - On account of these the wrath of God is coming.

Col. 3:7 – In these you too once walked, when you were living in them.

This “putting to death”,

contrary to the death in

verse 3, is ongoing.


3:5- Put to death what is earthly in you3:9-10- Put off old self, put on new self

CompassionKindnessHumilityMeeknessPatienceBearing with &Forgiving one anotherAnd loving

• A renewal based on • Gk.- epignosis• A full knowledge, factual knowledge

3:10-11- …and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. 11 Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all.

Genesis 1:27So God created man in his own image,

in the image of God he created him;male and female he created them.

Ephesians 4:24…and to put on the new self, created after

the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

This “putting

on” is also ongoing.


3:5- Put to death what is earthly in you3:9-10- Put off old self, put on new self3:15- Let the peace of Christ rule in heart

Colossians 3:15And let the peace of

Christ rule in your hearts, to which

indeed you were called in one body.

And be thankful.

How can I let peace rule?How can I let peace rule?

1. V. 15, 16, 17 – be thankful

Who would NOT be thankful?ComplainersFault findersNegativeEnviousGrudge bearersThose with maliceSelf-absorbed, etc.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18Rejoice always, 17 pray

without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all

circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ

Jesus for you.

Ephesians 5:20giving thanks always and for everything to

God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Philippians 4:6do not be anxious about anything, but in

everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be

made known to God.


1. V. 15, 16, 17 – be thankful2. V. 16- let the word dwell within

• Leading motivation• Inspiring important

decisions• Not an occasional

visit but a permanent resident


1. V. 15, 16, 17 – be thankful2. V. 16- let the word dwell within3. V. 17- Do all in name of / by authority of

Jesus Christ

Philippians 2:9-11Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above

every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven

and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is

Lord, to the glory of God the Father.


1. V. 15, 16, 17 – be thankful2. V. 16- let the word dwell within3. V. 17- Do all in name of / by authority of

Jesus Christ

To rule… to act as an umpire, to step in and decide.

How Shall We How Shall We Transform Transform Ourselves, Our Ourselves, Our Lives?Lives?

Put what is earthly to death

Fight to put off and put on

Let the peace of Christ “rule” in our hearts

Where Where are are

you?you?

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The Changing Gospel Colossians 3 John 3:3-5 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”