The Exegete by Gary Livengood

Paul speaks to the third of three deadly doctrines, that of asceticism, or extreme unbiblical self-denial, a type of legalism. Paul says that this asceticism is strictly the teaching of men, but it can actually appear to be wise and holy. Christ’s death and resurrection and the grace of God has set us free from the supposed need to appease God with unbiblical self-denial even to the point of self-injury. Plus, these practices are of no value against fleshly indulgence.

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Paul addresses his readers about the second of three deadly doctrines in this section of chapter two. The problem at hand is that of angel worship which was being brought into the Colossians church. We look at six dangers of angel worship as well as several warnings about the characteristics of those who practice this type of idolatry.

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Paul begins here in Colossians 2:16, and continues to the end of the chapter, to address three deadly doctrines of legalism, angel worship, asceticism. In this session we look at the dangerous and common problem of legalism. Paul mentions five areas of legalistic potential: food, drink, festivals, celebrations, and the Sabbath day.

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Paul continues to address the four results of being made alive together with Christ. The third result is the canceling out of “certificate of debt” against us. The fourth result is that the debt is nailed to the cross. The power of the cross is seen in the disarming of the “rulers and authorities.” Paul says that it was by the cross of Christ that the triumph came.

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Paul addresses our spiritual burial with Christ through the work of the cross and also our spiritual resurrection as a result of faith in Jesus. Although we were formerly spiritually dead, He made us alive together with Christ. Paul states the first two of four results of being made alive together with Him.

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Paul continues to emphasize our position in Christ. We are “made complete” in Him. We take a look at the practical implications of that statement. We are also circumcised spiritually in Him. This is a circumcision that sets us free from the otherwise necessary dominion of sin. Additionally, Paul, yet again, gives us another facet of Christ’s deity; He is head over ALL rule and authority.

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In this lesson Paul makes a strong and Irrefutable statement about the deity of Jesus Christ. Paul has talked previously about our willing captivity to Jesus Christ as opposed to being captives to Satan and the world. What does life look like as a willing captive to Jesus? Four points: bring every thought captive to Christ, follow the Master’s agenda, be satisfied with what the Master gives, and recognize that what the Master gives will always be best and what we truly need.

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In the session, Paul instructs his readers to be devoted, not deluded. Don’t be fooled by Satan’s deception or by persuasive worldly philosophies even though they may sound wise or profound. Paul exhorts us to five important practices: walk in Christ, be firmly rooted in Him, be established in your faith just as you were instructed, and always overflow with gratitude and thanksgiving to the Lord.

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In the lesson, Paul mentions four struggles that he faces on behalf of the Colossian church and must address for their edification. First, that their hearts may be encouraged, not discouraged by wrong teaching. Second, that they may be knit together, rather than divided by false teachers. Third, that they may attain to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding the truth of God. And, fourth, that they may have a true knowledge of Jesus Christ Himself.

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Verses 26-29. Paul teaches about the mystery of the gospel, hidden for ages, but now manifested. The mystery was Christ in us. Paul is careful to note that gentiles are included in God’s plan. Paul encapsulates the mission of the church in that he wants to proclaim Christ to every man, admonishing and teaching with great wisdom in order to make all believers complete in Christ.

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In verses 23-25, Paul continues addressing the all-important matter of being firmly established and steadfast in our walk with Christ. He talks about his own position in the church including the reality of suffering and his own willingness to do so on behalf of believers and in obedience to the Lord. God may call us to the same! Additionally, Paul mentions three positions he has in Christ’s church: minister, steward, and preacher.

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The Apostle Paul closes out this great Christological passage by proclaiming Jesus Christ to be reconciler of all things in verses 20-23. Paul organized his thoughts in groupings of threes. Three facets of reconciliation, three conditions we were in before Jesus reconciled us to himself, three spiritual states we are after reconciliation, and three conditions to be met as we present ourselves before the Lord.

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Paul continues in verses 16-20, to teach about the nature and the work of Christ. Not only is Jesus Christ the creator of all things, He is the purpose or goal of creation. As God Himself, Jesus pre-existed all things and He holds all things together. In regard to the church, Jesus is the head, the origin, and the pre-eminent One. Again addressing Jesus divinity, Paul says all the fullness, all the deity, dwells is Jesus.

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In verse thirteen, Paul begins what many consider to be the greatest christological passage in the entire New testament. Paul addresses the potential heresies creeping into the church at Colossi. Paul makes the reality of both Jesus’ divinity and Jesus’ humanity abundantly clear. In this session we learn that Jesus is the Christian’s means of deliverance from spiritual darkness and king of the heavenly kingdom. He alone is redeemer of mankind, the image of God, and creator of all things.

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We continue in verses 9-12 in the study of Paul’s intercessory prayer for the Colossians. Paul prays that the believers at Colossi would not only increase in the knowledge of God, but that they would have greater power in the Lord, being steadfast and patient. Paul emphasizes the importance of being thankful and that God has actually qualified us through Christ’s sacrifice to share in the inheritance of the saints! This session closes with six important and practical points to direct our own intercessory prayers.

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Verses 6-12. We look at the fifth of five truths of the gospel Paul has given in verses 5-8; the Colossians had, “understood the grace of God in truth.” Two aspects of legalism are discussed in relation to this. Also, we begin the study of Paul’s prayer of intercession including the matters of knowing God’s will, walking in a manner worthy of the Lord, and bearing fruit in every good work. These are essential facets of the Christian life.

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In this session of Colossians Paul commends the Colossian church on their faith, hope, and love as well as giving his readers five important and relevant truths about the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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In the second session of Colossians we look at two very positive and admirable words that Paul uses to describe the Colossian believers as well as powerful declarations which God makes about being “in Christ.”

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In our first session in Colossians we look at some back ground of the book, four theological problems that Paul will address in this epistle, and Paul’s salutation to the church at Colossi.

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In our final session in second peter, we continue and finish the eight exhortations that the Apostle Peter gives us as to how we are to live in light of Jesus’ return.

We look at the problem of those who have never heard of Jesus or the gospel, the intense conditions at Jesus return, and the first two of the final eight exhortations in Second Peter.

In chapter three, Peter teaches about the second coming of Christ. In this session Peter addresses the problem of those who deny the Lord’s literal physical return. 

Peter finishes chapter two with relentless warnings about false teachings, describing their spiritual condition and how they entice even believers. Also, those who follow false teachers may have been saved, but they are horribly snared by sin.

Peter continues to tell us about the wicked and ungodly character of the false teachers in the categories of their animality and avarice.

2 Peter 2:4-9. Peter addresses the matter of inescapable judgement coming on false teachers. He uses four references to Old Testament events to prove God's righteous judgement on those trying to mislead the church.

2 Peter 2:1-3. Peter addresses the inevitable judgment and destruction of false teachers and we look at an overview of the varying states of the soul described in the Bible after death.

2 Peter 2:1-3. Peter continues addressing the character of the false teachers as well as describing their extremely dangerous impact in the church. 

Peter emphasizes the origin of the Scripture is in the Holy Spirit, not mere human thought, and that false teachers and false prophets introduce non-biblical destructive teaching in the church.

The testimony of God the Father in the Transfiguration that Jesus is Messiah and the objective testimony of the Scriptures of Jesus as Savior, Messiah, and incarnate God.

2nd Peter 1:12-16. Peter’s heart as a pastor in continuing to reminding his readers of truth; the first two of four categorical witnesses as to how we know Christianity is true.

2 Peter 1:9-11. Peter emphasizes the application of the virtues from verses 5-7 and through their practice to make certain of salvation.

Peter gives us the “Golden Chain of Virtues” that ought to mark our character as Christians and then encourages us to be fruitful in the qualities. 

Peter says God has given us all we need for life and godliness; we look at nine blessings related to that, as well as two results of God's magnificent promises.

We begin our study in 2 Peter.

2 Peter was written to defend the faith against false teachers and false doctrines. Peter begins the epistle by telling his readers that he is both an apostle and a servant.

Habakkuk pronounces God’s great power in terms of His control over nature and as a warrior who comes in judgment.

Habakkuk continues to proclaim the Lord’s power by means of God’s past works and in his description of God coming as a warrior.

God is the sovereign lord over all gods and spiritual powers. All that He does is for eternal purposes including all the aspects of His redemptive work in our lives.

The second part of Habakkuk chapter three is “The Pronouncement of God’s power,” vs 3-15. In this session we begin to look at God’s past works with emphasis on what the LORD did in delivering His people from Egypt some 800 years prior to Habakkuk.

Woe #5 concludes with stunning contrasts between idols and the true living God; chapter three begins with Habakkuk's prayer in awe of God and his request for the Lord to revive His people

We consider three observations about idols and two stunning contrasts between idols and the living God of creation.