Colossians is all about the fullness and sufficiency of Christ. Colossians 2 is the core of Paul’s argument against these false teachers. And verse 6 might be the key verse in the entire letter. Douglas Moo explains, “If 2:6–15 is the heart of Colossians, this verse (along with vv. 9–10) is the heart of 2:6–15. Therefore if you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, sharing in His resurrection from the dead], keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Christian Standard Bible So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Christian quotes about identity. “True beauty emanates from a woman who boldly and unabashedly knows who she is in Christ.”. “Our identity is not in our joy, and our identity is not in our suffering. Our identity is in Christ, whether we have joy or are suffering.”. “Your circumstances may change but who you truly are remains forever Following His Footsteps in New Life. Jesus’ footsteps did not end at the cross. There is also the empty tomb. Paul says later in Romans 6:5 that just as we are united with Jesus in His death, we will be united with Him in His resurrection. Although there is a great cost to redemption, there is a greater reward. Related Verses. Ephesians 3:1 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— Colossians 1:10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; Colossians 2:6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, Decide if You Can Follow Me. 25 Many people were traveling with Jesus. He said to them, 26 “If you come to me but will not leave your family, you cannot be my follower. You must love me more than your father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters—even more than your own life! 27 Whoever will not carry the cross that is given to them For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:9. You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. Romans 8:11. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Read full chapter. Galatians 5:16 KJV. This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. Read full chapter. James 4:7 KJV. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Verse 2. - The people that walked in darkness (comp. Isaiah 8:22). All the world was "in darkness" when Christ came; but here the Jews especially seem to be intended. It was truly a dark time with them when Christ came (see Dollinger's 'Judenthum and Heidenthum,' vol. 2. pp. 301-335). Have seen; rather, saw. The "prophetic" preterit is used 4. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”. ( Genesis 1:1) From day one on this earth God was a creator God. He creates. He is the ultimate creative Being. He is always in O8U1cPI.