SERIES: Identity

TITLE:   We Examine Our Lives

TEXT: Colossians 3 (p.984)

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”  Socrates

I.    WE NEED TO EXAMINE OUR POSITION                                                                           

1. Paul reminds us of our (position).    “I have been crucified with Christ.  It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.”  Gal.2:20

Turn to Romans 6:11-19 (p.943)

 2. Paul reminds us to (keep seeking the things above).    Mt.6:33- “(Keep) seeking first the kingdom of God…”

 3. Paul reminds us to (set our minds on things above).

II.   WE NEED TO EXAMINE OUR CLOTHING

This section can be divided into two: [Verses 3-11]

1. Sins of (misplaced affection).

2. Sins of (hate).

Clothes to put on [Verses 12-17]

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Title: We Anticipate Our Future- Colossians 4