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The live service AUDIO Podcast is a weekly Bible Study with Pastor David Morgan from Valley Christian of Albuquerque. Each message is taught expositionally through the entire Bible, verse by verse. Valley Christian Church is a Christian fellowship where we gather for the purpose of knowing and glorify Jesus Christ. We desire to see all people become committed to live as followers of Jesus Christ.

“RECONCILED TO GOD” Part 2 (Colossians 1:20-23)

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“RECONCILED TO GOD”  (Colossians 1:20-23)

         Justification                   Romans 8:33

         Redemption                   Romans 6:18-22

         Forgiveness                   Ephesians 1:7

         Adoption                          Ephesians 1:5

 

Reconciliation means:  ______________

 

2 Corinthians 5:18-20

 

THE PLAN  (vs. 20-21)

 

Cannot be

unless _____________.

 

2 Corinthians 5:17-18

 

God’s side:  God is ________,

Therefore, his wrath must be __________.

 

Provision for reconciliation = ______________

 

Romans 5:9 1 Thessalonians 1:10

 

Christ did the reconciling!

 

THE MEANS/WAY  (vs. 20, 22)

 

ONLY BY CHRIST’S ____________.

 

Hebrews 13:12-12 John 6:53-54

 

The Blood?

 

Romans 5:9-10

 

THE AIM OF RECONCILIATION  (vs. 22)

 

2 Corinthians 11:2 Jude 24-25

 

Holy –

 

2 Corinthians 5:21 Ephesians 1:4

 

Blameless –

 

Hebrews 9:14 1 Peter 1:19

 

Free from Accusation –

 

Romans 8:33

 

God sees us n________, as we will be in H_____________!

 

THE EVIDENCE OF RECONCILIATION  (vs. 23)

 

Matthew 7:22-23 Colossians 2:6

 

Luke 8:13 1 John 2:19

 

Continue—in what?

 

2 Corinthians 5:17-21

 

GIVE ME JESUS!

GIVE JESUS TO THE WORLD!

 

“CHRIST OVER ALL” Part 1 (Colossians 1:15-19)

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“CHRIST OVER ALL” (Colossians 1:15-19)

 

The Main character of the Bible is:  ___________

 

Luke 24:27

 

Who is Jesus?  His true identity?

 

JESUS CHRIST IN RELATION TO GOD

 

  1. Image of the Invisible God.

 

“Image” = _______________

 

Luke 22:20                       Romans 8:29

 

John 14:9 Hebrews 1:1-4

 

  1. “Firstborn” over all creation.

 

“Firstborn” = _____________

 

Another word helps us understand:

“only begotten” = ______________.

John 3:16; 1:18

 

JESUS CHRIST IN RELATION TO THE UNIVERSE

 

  1. He is G__________.

 

John 1:3 Hebrews 1:2

 

  1. He e___________ before all things..

 

Genesis 1 John 1:1-2

 

John 8:58

 

Anyone who existed before creation is

e___________.

And only G_______ is eternal!

 

  1. He holds all things t__________.

 

He not only created, he sustains!

 

2 Peter 3:10 Hebrews 1:3

 

Jesus Christ MUST BE GOD!

 

 

JESUS CHRIST IN RELATION TO THE UNSEEN

 

JESUS CHRIST IN RELATION TO THE CHURCH

 

 

 

GIVE ME JESUS!

 

“JESUS IS ENOUGH” (Book of Colossians)

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“JESUS IS ENOUGH”

(The Book of Colossians)

 

Is the Bible still relevant?

 

 

Age of Science                        1:16

 

Age of Unification                  1:18

 

Age of Rebellion                     1:15; 2:9

 

Age of Pragmatism                1:22, 2:6-7; 2:10; 3:3

 

Age of Frustrated Relationships      Chapters 3 & 4

 

Age of Eschatology 3:4

 

(How will the world end?)

 

The Book of Colossians:

 

Author:

Date:

To:

The City –

 

The Church –

 

Why written?

 

 

THE THEME:

 

Jesus Christ is ______________!

 

3:11 ______________

 

He is:

G___________  2:9

 

C___________  1:16

 

S___________  1:20; 2:13-15

 

Head of the C________  1:18

 

IT’S ALL ABOUT:  _______________.

 

 

The Christmas Story

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“THE CHRISTMAS STORY”

 

What is the real story of Christmas?

What does it have to do with me?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 7:14

 

Isaiah 9:6

 

Philippians 2:5-11

 

 

CHRISTMAS BEGINS WITH ______________.

 

“In the form God”

 

 

Hebrews 1:1-3

 

 

“But did not grasp”

 

 

 

 

 

WHY?

 

 

 

WHAT’S THE APPLICATION TO MY LIFE?

 

 

“Boasting in the Cross” (Galatians 6:14-18)

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“Boasting in the Cross”

(Galatians 6:14-18)

 

WHY BOAST IN THE CROSS?

 

THE CROSS HAS THE POWER TO FREE US FROM THE WORLD’S BONDAGE.

 

“The World” – cosmos

 

“The World” – the system of the world

 

Where is the world going?  Where are you going?

 

THE CROSS CAN DO WHAT THE FLESH CANNOT DO.

 

What really matters?

 

“New Creation”

 

How can I get that?

 

2 Corinthians 5:17

 

“New” – not another, but _______ different!

 

THE CROSS HAS THE POWER TO BRING SALVATION.

 

“Follow” – an invitation to all

 

John 3:16-18 2 Peter 3:9

 

2 Corinthians 5:15 1 Timothy 2:1-7

 

“Rule”:  the _____________/standard

 

We cannot change the rules.

We can accept or reject God’s offer.

 

“Peace” –

 

“Mercy” –

 

Romans 8:7; 5:10 Ephesians 2:1-3

 

“The Marks of Jesus”

 

Verse 18—A Final Declaration of Grace

 

 

 

“AMEN” – SO BE IT!

 

“Pipe or a Bucket?”

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“Pipe or a Bucket?”

        

God Blessed?

 

Living as a bucket or a pipe?

 

BUCKETS:

 

#1—IGNORE THE _______ OF ALL BUCKETS.

 

Psalm 49:16-17              Luke 12:13-21

 

#2—GIVE OURSELVES

          “______ IMPORTANT PERSON” STATUS.

 

#3—BELIEVE FILLING OUR BUCKETS

 IS THE WAY TO ______________.

 

Ecclesiastes 2:11; 5:13-18

 

PIPES:

 

#1—UNDERSTAND GOD ____________ US

TO BE PIPES (NOT BUCKETS).

 

1 Timothy 6:17-19

 

“Rich” “Truly life”

 

#2—BELIEVE THAT WHAT WE ALLOW TO FLOW THROUGH _______ WILL FLOW BACK.

 

Malachi  3:8-18 Matthew 6:19-21

 

#3—WHEN GOD’S DESIRES BECOME

______ DESIRES.

 

Psalm 37:4

 

Luke 12:47-48

 

 

BUCKET OR PIPE?

faucet

“Sowing and Reaping” (Galatians 6:7-10)

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“Sowing and Reaping”

(Galatians 6:7-10)

 

 

Some laws you cannot break!

 

Jude 16                             Philippians 3:17-4:1

 

“Deceived” –

 

1 John 1:8                        James 1:26

 

“God is not mocked” –

 

THE DIVINE LAW STATED (vs. 7)

 

         Reap what you _________.

 

Job 4:8 Proverbs 1:22-23; 11:18-19

 

Hosea 8:7; 10:12-13 Numbers 32:33

THE DIVINE LAW EXPLAINED (vs. 8)

 

“Corruption” –

 

How sow to please the flesh?

How sow to please the Spirit?

 

Corruption or Eternal Life?

 

Colossians 3:1-17 Romans 12:1-2

 

THE DIVINE LAW FULFILLED (vs. 9)

 

When? 5:22—”patience”

 

 

Weary/Lose Heart?

 

 

“Doing good”—

 

 

THE DIVINE LAW APPLIED (vs. 10)

 

THEREFORE/SO — to whom do good?

 

   “Good” – what is ________, ________ good!

 

(5:22 and 6:6)

 

To ______________.

 

1 Peter 2:15 Titus 3:8

 

Especially to the ___________.

 

1 John 3:14; 4:20-21

 

WHAT WILL YOU REAP???

 

“Restoring One Another” (Galatians 5:26-6:6)

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“Restoring One Another”

(Galatians 5:26-6:6)

 

 

We all s________ – so we all need h_______.

 

1 John 1:8-10                 James 3:2

 

5:26  Why here?

 

We all are responsible to help???

 

Ephesians 5:11-12

 

Titus 2:15; 3:10-11

 

How do we correctly do this?

 

PICK UP (vs. 1)

 

“Caught” –

 

“Sin” –

 

Who is “spiritual”????

 

Romans 5:1-4

 

Matthew 7:1-5

James 4:11-12

 

“Restore” –

 

How?

 

  1. Help recognize that s____ is s_____.

 

  1. Encourage to c_______ and t________.

 

  1. Always with g____________. (5:23)

 

  1. F_________ and c__________.

(2 Corinthians 2:5-11)

 

  1. Always w________ yourself.

 

 

 

HOLD UP (vs. 2-5)

 

BUILD UP (vs. 6)

 

 

“Living and Led by the Spirit” (Galatians 5:16-25)

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“Living and Led by the Spirit”

(Galatians 5:16-25)

 

 

LIVE/WALK/LED

        

THE COMMAND (16)         Ephesians 5:18; 3:16

 

THE CONFLICT (17-18)

 

(Romans 7)                  The Flesh vs. The Spirit

 

“Led”  emphasizes __________ His Guidance!

 

THE CONTRAST (19-23)

 

Acts of the Sinful Nature (19-21)

 

“Obvious”

 

Mark 7:20-23 The Problem?

__________ not outside

 

Romans 1:29-31 2 Corinthians 12:20-21

 

Sinful Nature shows up as sinful b___________.

 

Three Areas:

 

Sex

“Sexual Immortality” “Impurity”

“Debauchery”

 

Religion

“Idolatry” “Sorcery/Witchcraft”

 

Relationships

“Hatred”

“Discord” “Jealousy”

“Fits of Rage” “Selfish Ambition”

“Dissensions” “Factions”

“Envy” “Drunkenness”

“Orgies”      “and the like”

“Practice—live like this”

1 John 3:4-10 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

 

 

WHAT DOES MY LIFE LOOK LIKE?

LED BY THE SINFUL NATURE

OR LED BY THE SPIRIT?

 

 

“Called to Freedom” (Galatians 5:13-15)

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“Called to Freedom”

(Galatians 5:13-15)

 

 

My Freedom! My Rights! Do as I please!

 

         Book of Judges                       Deuteronomy 12:8

John 8:34

 

 

“Called to Freedom” — John 8:36

 

 

Legalism vs. Libertarianism

 

 

OUR FREEDOM IN CHRIST — ENABLES US:

 

  1. TO FIGHT THE F _________ (13)

 

“Opportunity” = ___________________

 

 

Free from S __________ — Not free to S _______!

 

 

I Peter 1:15-16 Roman 7:14-25

 

II Peter 2:16-21 Jude 4

 

Romans 13:4; 15:3

 

 

  1. TO S _________________ OTHERS. (13)

 

Higher level that self-serving!

 

 

Our example? _____________

 

Luke 22:24-27 Philippians 2:5-7

 

  1. TO FULFILL GOD’S M ___________ LAW (14)

 

 

  1. TO AVOID H ___________ OTHERS (15)

 

       

 

USE YOUR FREEDOM AS GOD INTENDS!