The prophet grapples with the “mysteries of Providence,” and the age-old dilemma of reconciling the presence of evil with the existence of a good and all-powerful God. This is called “theodicy,” the “vindication of the justice and goodness of God in spite of the existence of evil in the world” (Webster’s Dictionary). Habakkuk clearly declares that the ultimate resolution of the dilemma is found only by a living faith (Hab 2:4) in a loving God (Hab 3:13).

This book contains the notes from the Orange County, California Bible conference held in August 2010.

Habukkuk – The Just Shall Live by Faith – Glendale, AZ 2010

Gene Cunningham - December 2, 2006

Colossians Lesson 22

Colossians Lesson 22

We are 'clothed' with our conduct as illustrated in Col 3:5 'put to death your members'; Col 3:8 'put off...'; and Col 3:12 'put on...'. Death is separation from God (Gen 3:17; Rom 6:23; Rom 4:5). Union with Christ equals death to sin (Rom 6:1-7); our union includes the fact that we are 'alive to God' (Rom 6:8); this condition is permanent (Rom 6:9-10). Separation and sanctification is a matter of focus of soul -- 'reckon ourselves dead to sin' and 'present ourselves to God' (Rom 6:11-12; Rom 12:2; 1Th 4:3). How? Depart from iniquity (2Ti 2:19-22); Joseph illustrates separation by fleeing temptation.

Scripture References: Colossians 3:8, Romans 6:8, Romans 6:1-7, 2 Timothy 2:19-22, Romans 4:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Romans 6:23, Romans 12:2, Genesis 3:17, Romans 6:11-12, Colossians 3:12, Romans 6:9-10

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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."

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