THE KING IS HERE Colossians 1. It is: May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance

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THE KING IS HERE Colossians 1 It is: May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. (Col. 1:12) May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. (Col. 1:12) Kingdom of His Beloved Son the Domain of Darkness 1 false god Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who dont believe. He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son (Col. 1:13) He Purchased Our Freedom He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son (Col. 1:13) He Forgave Our Sins Is There a Better Salvation ? There are myriad approaches to both prayer and meditation. No way is the right way... The real thing is the actual experience of God... Spiritual growth comes through deepening insight into my being. John Bradshaw, Bradshaw On: The Family Is There a Better Salvation ? Postmodern gods Search your heart, Luke Is There a Better Salvation ? GOD: You cannot hear God until you stop thinking that youve already heard God. I cannot tell you my truth until you stop telling me yours. WALSH: But my truth about God comes from you. GOD: Who said so? WALSH: Others. Is There a Better Salvation ? GOD: What others? WALSH: Leaders, ministers, rabbis, priests, books--the Bible, for heavens sake! GOD: Those are not authoritative sources. WALSH: They arent? GOD: No. Is There a Better Salvation ? WALSH: Then what is? GOD: Listen to your feelings. Listen to your highest thoughts. Listen to your experience. Whenever any of these differ from what youve been told by your teachers or read in your books, forget the words. Words are the least reliable purveyor of truth. Is There a Better Salvation ? Listen to your highest thoughts He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son (Col. 1:13) He Purchased Our Freedom He Forgave Our Sins Who Is This King ? Who Is This King ? (Col. 1:15-17) The Only Benevolent King May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. Col. 1:11-12 Dignity All His Authority at Our Disposal Not subject to random forces Set free from Domain of Death A Global Kingdom Christ is also the head of the church, which is his body. Col. 1:18 An Eternal Kingdom He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So he is first in everything. Col. 1:18 An Eternal Kingdom Isaiah 9:6-7 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. The Conquering King Col. 1:19-20 For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christs blood on the cross. Outlaws Loyal to the King Worn down Resentful Earn it! (or steal it) A Thief Filled with joy Always thankful Pre-qualified to share in the inheritance The Real King Loyal to the Dark Lord Loyal to the King of Light Colossians 1:12 May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. Colossians 1:11-12 (NLT)