Although the Apostle Paul had never visited Colossae nor played a direct role in sharing the gospel with its residents, he felt compelled to support them after hearing about their struggles from his friend Epaphras. Paul decided to write to the Colossians to strengthen their faith and warn them against distractions that could divert their […]
The title of an apostle was neither something Paul fought for nor something he deserved. In fact, it was while Paul was persecuting the church that Jesus chose him to be His apostle. Paul repented of his ways and went on to become one of the greatest messengers of the gospel he once tried to
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God…” – Colossians 1:1 Read More »
People without hope tend to become people without faith and love. If I have nothing to hope for, I have nothing to believe in and nothing worth loving or living for. Furthermore, if my hope is in the temporary glories of this world, my faith and love will be limited in scope. God offers us
All over the world in cities, towns and villages, The gospel is changing lives and breaking bondages. Those living in great darkness and sinful captivity, Are being set free and washed clean for eternity. All over the world in cities, towns and villages, The gospel is helping people overcome their weaknesses, They are learning
“All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing…” – Colossians 1:6 Read More »
A person’s faith is established in Christ, when he hears the message of the gospel and chooses to believe it in his heart. For faith comes by hearing the word of God. But this hearing is not just a mere hearing with our physical ears. It is a hearing that rises from a receptive heart.
“…since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.” – Colossians 1:6 Read More »
16th February 2025 God, through Christ, created all things not for their personal glory but for His own glory and pleasure. For that reason, some people see God as selfish and autocratic. Now, imagine if an AI-powered robot rebelled against the very human who created it for a purpose and acted contrary to what was
“…all things were created through Him and for Him.” – Colossians 1:16 Read More »
17th February 2025 Have you ever wondered how the universe exists with such synchrony and harmony? It takes a significant amount of faith for an atheist to believe that all of life as we know it resulted from an accidental explosion billions of years ago, and that somehow, for thousands of years, it has been
“…He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” – Colossians 1:17 Read More »
6th February 2025 The term “bondservant” often connotes a person who is forcibly made the personal property of someone else. However, the ancient Mosaic law, as documented in the Torah, describes a different scenario. It portrays a bondservant as someone who voluntarily chooses to serve a master they trust for his goodness (Exodus 21:5-6). We
7th February 2025 We are totally incapable of producing genuine, Christlike love on our own. The standard of love expected of us is one that is not jealous, boastful, arrogant, self-seeking, easily provoked, or keeping an account of wrongs suffered. Instead, it is a love that is patient and kind, believes all things, hopes all
“…love for others that the Holy Spirit has given you.” – Colossians 1:8 Read More »
8th February 2025 The Apostle Paul had never met the believers in Colossae. He had only heard about their faith and the love they possessed. Although they were not a product of his personal ministry, he sincerely prayed for them because God had placed a genuine concern for them in his heart. We constantly pray
