This study was presented in the August 2013 Bible conference in Southern California.Though Corinth was a “problem church” for Paul, how thankful we ought to be for them, for without their problems and questions, we would not have the answers and guidance provided in this wonderful letter. As with all the epistles, the challenge is to lay hold of the character of Christ. We are to be “transformed by the renewing of [our] minds” (Rom 12:2), and to “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (Phi 2:5).
Key verses for this study:
- “For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” 1Co 2:2 and
- “Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you are truly unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us.” 1Co 5:7
1st Corinthians – California 2013
Gene Cunningham - December 2, 2006
Colossians Lesson 19
The 'hidden life' is a that of (1) seeking (Col 3:1-4); (2) laying aside sin (Col 3:5-9); and (3) putting on Jesus Christ -- His mind; character; and conduct (Col 3:10-17; Rom 13:14). 9 things about hidden life: (1) faith (Gal 2:20; 2Co 5:7); (2) only God sees our inner man (Jer 17:9-10; Heb 4:12-13; 1Pe 3:4); (3) 'in but not of the world' (1Jo 3:1); (4) God looks at the heart (1Sa 16:7); (5) the real 'you' will be revealed (1Co 4:5; 1Co 3:10-15); (6) Christ in glory leaves only the part of us compatible (Col 3:4; Rev 4:1-14); (7) glory or shame (1Jo 2:28); (8) nothing hidden that won't be revealed (Mar 4:22); (9) hidden things because of either shame or value will be revealed (2Co 4:2; 2Co 12:1-21; Mat 13:44).'
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 John 2:28, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 13:44, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Romans 13:14, Mark 4:22, 1 Corinthians 4:5, Colossians 3:10-17, Revelation 4:1-14, 1 Samuel 16:7, Colossians 3:1, Colossians 3:4, 1 John 3:1, Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 12:1-21, Hebrews 4:12-13, 1 Peter 3:4, 2 Corinthians 4:2, Jeremiah 17:9-10
From Series: "Colossians - 2006"
Paul never met the Colossians but wrote to them from a Roman prison around 62 AD to counter misconceptions of his day. It magnifies the character of Jesus Christ more than any other book in the New Testament, and counters misconceptions of our day as well. The key verse may well be Col 1:18 "...that in all things, He might have preeminence."