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Themes in Colossians 3

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Themes in Colossians 3

Colossians 3:1 (show verse)

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.

Affections » Should be set upon heavenly things
Affections » Should be set » Upon heavenly things
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be resurrected when the lord comes
Man » The new man
Meaning of the risen life » Heavenly ambition
New » Man » Raised from spiritual death
Newness » The new man
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Should have their treasure in heaven
Resurrection » The resurrected
Resurrection » Figurative » Of regeneration
meaning of Risen life » Heavenly ambition
Spiritual » Resurrection » Man, raised from spiritual death
Spirituality » Brings indifference to worldly good
The lord seeking that which was lost » What not to seek

Colossians 3:2 (show verse)

Set your mind and keep focused habitually on the things above [the heavenly things], not on things that are on the earth [which have only temporal value].

Affections » Should be set upon heavenly things
Affections » Should be set » Upon heavenly things
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be resurrected when the lord comes
Man » The new man
Man » Possessed of » Affections
Meaning of the risen life » Heavenly affections
Newness » The new man
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Should have their treasure in heaven
Repentance » What it is
Resurrection » The resurrected
meaning of Risen life » Heavenly affections
Spirituality » Brings indifference to worldly good
The lord seeking that which was lost » What not to seek
Worldliness » Warnings against

Colossians 3:3 (show verse)

For you died [to this world], and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be resurrected when the lord comes
Dead » To sin
Life » Lessons of » Out of death
Life » Christ » Deeper
Spiritual life » Is hidden with Christ
Man » The new man
Newness » The new man
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Dead to
Spirituality » Brings indifference to worldly good
The Surrendered life » Of Christ to his mission for further treatment of this subject » Dead to sin

Colossians 3:4 (show verse)

When Christ, who is our life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

Body » Resurrection of » Spiritual
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be resurrected when the lord comes
Glory of Christ » As the life
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Saints glorified
Glory » Eternal » Inherited by saints
Life » Lessons of » Out of death
Life » The lord being life
Man » The new man
Newness » The new man
The Resurrection » Saints in, shall » Be glorified with Christ
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
Saints » Death of » Glorified
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
The second coming of Christ » Shall appear with him in glory at
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Body
the future » No more » Saints glorified
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king

So put to death and deprive of power the evil longings of your earthly body [with its sensual, self-centered instincts] immorality, impurity, sinful passion, evil desire, and greed, which is [a kind of] idolatry [because it replaces your devotion to God].

Affections » Carnal, should be mortified
Affections » Carnal affections should be mortified
Body » Resurrection of » Subjugation of
Chastity » Commanded
Christian conduct » Controlling the body
Covetousness » The reward for covetousness
Covetousness » What covetousness is
Covetousness » Is idolatry
Covetousness » To be mortified by saints
Desires » Evil concupiscence
Evil » Evil concupiscence
The flesh » Mortify the
Idolatry » What is idolatry
Idolatry » Consists in » Covetousness
Impurity » General references to
Man » The new man
Newness » The new man
Repression of evil » Seven evils to be repressed » Evil desires and passions
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Mortifying sinful lusts
Seven » Evils to be repressed » Evil desires and passions
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Sin » Should be » Mortified
Spiritual » Sowing » Surgery
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean

Colossians 3:6 (show verse)

Because of these [sinful] things the [divine] wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience [those who fail to listen and who routinely and obstinately disregard God’s precepts],

Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the world
Covetousness » The reward for covetousness
Desires » Evil concupiscence
Evil » Evil concupiscence
Man » The new man
Newness » The new man
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Titles and names of the wicked » Children of disobedience
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean

Colossians 3:7 (show verse)

and in these [sinful things] you also once walked, when you were habitually living in them [without the knowledge of Christ].

Man » The new man
Newness » The new man

Colossians 3:8 (show verse)

But now rid yourselves [completely] of all these things: anger, rage, malice, slander, and obscene (abusive, filthy, vulgar) language from your mouth.

Anger » Connected with » Malice and blasphemy
Blasphemy » Forbidden
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Hatred » Forbidden
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Malice » Condemned
Malice » Forbidden
Man » The new man
Newness » The new man

Colossians 3:9 (show verse)

Do not lie to one another, for you have stripped off the old self with its evil practices,

Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Knowledge » What is renewed in knowledge
Life » Lessons of » Old, the
Lying » Forbidden
Man » The new man
Newness » What is renewed
Newness » The new man
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Putting off the old man which is corrupt

Colossians 3:10 (show verse)

and have put on the new [spiritual] self who is being continually renewed in true knowledge in the image of Him who created the new self—

Christlikeness » The ultimate aim of the Christian life
New creature » The believer as a
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Heart » Renewed
Image » Figurative » Regenerated into
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Knowledge » What is renewed in knowledge
Man » New » The believer as a
Man » The new man
Man » Created » In knowledge (inferred)
New » Man » The believer as a
New » Man » Strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
New Birth » Produces » Likeness to God
New Birth » Produces » Knowledge of God
Newness » What is renewed
Newness » The new man
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit

Colossians 3:11 (show verse)

a renewal in which there is no [distinction between] Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, [nor between nations whether] barbarian or Scythian, [nor in status whether] slave or free, but Christ is all, and in all [so believers are equal in Christ, without distinction].

Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Unity of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Circumcision » Figurative
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Greece » Gentiles called "greeks,"
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ is in
Liberty » Figurative
Servants » When good » Are partakers of gospel privileges

Colossians 3:12 (show verse)

So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];

Bowels » Figurative » Of the sensibilities
Brotherly kindness » Encouraged
Catholicity » Inculcated
Character » Of saints » Holy
Character of saints » Holy
Election » Should lead to cultivation of graces
Forgiveness » The lord forgiving
Forgiveness » Forgiving others
fruit of the Spirit » Kindness
Holiness » Commanded
Humility » Saints should » Put on
Kindness » Encouraged
Kindness » Being kind
Meekness » Saints should » Put on
Mercy » Being merciful
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Kindness, encouraged
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Burden-bearing
Sympathy » The marks of true » Burden-bearing
Titles and names of saints » Elect of God
Works, good » Saints » Exhorted to put on

Colossians 3:13 (show verse)

bearing graciously with one another, and willingly forgiving each other if one has a cause for complaint against another; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so should you forgive.

Catholicity » Inculcated
Christ » Divinity » Example of
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As having power to forgive sins
Example » Christ's example to be followed
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Forgiving injuries
Forbearance » Encouraged
Forgiveness » The lord forgiving
Forgiveness » Human, encouraged
Forgiveness » Forgiving others
Forgiveness of injuries » Should be accompanied by » Forbearance
Forgiveness of injuries » Motives to » Christ's forgiveness of us
Jesus Christ » Power of, to forgive sins
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Forgiving injuries
Meekness » Saints should » Put on
Works, good » Saints » Exhorted to put on

Colossians 3:14 (show verse)

Beyond all these things put on and wrap yourselves in [unselfish] love, which is the perfect bond of unity [for everything is bound together in agreement when each one seeks the best for others].

Catholicity » Inculcated
Charity » What charity is
Charity » Encouraged
Love to man » Saints should » Put on
Love to man » Is the bond of perfectness
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Love
Perfection » Charity is the bond of
Works, good » Saints » Exhorted to put on

Colossians 3:15 (show verse)

Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always].

Body » The body of Christ
The call of God » To man is » To peace
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Unity of
Peace » Promised to believers » Duty of seeking
Peace » Letting the peace of God rule in your heart
spiritual Peace » Saints » Ruled by
Thankfulness » Being thankful
Thankfulness » Saints exhorted to
Thanksgiving » Saints » Exhorted to

Colossians 3:16 (show verse)

Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Admonition » Reproof, duty of
Admonition » Admonishing one another
Church » Is edified by the word
Communion of saints » In exhortation
Duty » Masters' » Of admonition
Gospel » Called » Word of Christ
The gospel » Is called the » Word of Christ
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Encouraged
Missionaries » In teaching and exhorting
Music » Youthful » Singing » A religious duty
Names » Of the word of God » Word
Praise » Should be offered » In psalms and hymns, &c
The scriptures » Are called the » Word of Christ
The scriptures » Let them dwell richly in you
Singing » A religious duty
Song » Spiritual, singing of, encouraged
teaching » Spirit as » Encouraged
teaching » Teaching others
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Precepts written in the heart
The word of God » Letting the word of God dwell within you
The word of God » Called » Word of Christ

Colossians 3:17 (show verse)

Whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus [and in dependence on Him], giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Deeds » Doing all things in the name of the lord jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » In his name » Prayer
Jesus Christ » In his name
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord jesus
Thankfulness » Should be offered » Through Christ
Thanksgiving » Encouraged
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » Through Christ
Works, good » To be performed in Christ's name

Colossians 3:18 (show verse)

Wives, be subject to your husbands [out of respect for their position as protector, and their accountability to God], as is proper and fitting in the Lord.

Duty » To brethren » Wives
Family » Government of
Home » Husbands and wives » Duties of wives
Marriage » The duties of a wife
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » Wives' duties
Submission » Who to submit to
Women » Dress of » Duties of wives

Colossians 3:19 (show verse)

Husbands, love your wives [with an affectionate, sympathetic, selfless love that always seeks the best for them] and do not be embittered or resentful toward them [because of the responsibilities of marriage].

Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Marriage » The duties of a husband
Social duties » Compassion » Conjugal love

Colossians 3:20 (show verse)

Children, obey your parents [as God’s representatives] in all things, for this [attitude of respect and obedience] is well-pleasing to the Lord [and will bring you God’s promised blessings].

Children » Dishonouring parents » Filial obedience encouraged
Children » What children should do
Children » Good » Their obedience to parents is well pleasing to God
Good Children » Their obedience to parents is well pleasing to God
Obedience » Who to obey
Obedience » Filial » Filial obedience encouraged
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Obedience to
Parents » Duty to » Filial obedience encouraged
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord

Colossians 3:21 (show verse)

Fathers, do not provoke or irritate or exasperate your children [with demands that are trivial or unreasonable or humiliating or abusive; nor by favoritism or indifference; treat them tenderly with lovingkindness], so they will not lose heart and become discouraged or unmotivated [with their spirits broken].

Anger » Children should not be provoked to
Children » Correction of
Children » Parents, duty to » To nurture
Fathers » Duties of » To nurture
Home » special duties of parents » To nurture
Parents » Duty » To nurture
Parents » Their duty to their children is » Not to provoke them
Parents » What fathers should not do
Social duties » Parental parental duties » To nurture

Colossians 3:22 (show verse)

Servants, in everything obey those who are your masters on earth, not only with external service, as those who merely please people, but with sincerity of heart because of your fear of the Lord.

Business life » Duties of » Faithfulness
Duty » Servants » Faithfulness
Employees » Duties of » Faithfulness
Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in our callings
Heart » Renewed » Sincere
The Heart » Should be » Single
Masters' » Authority of, established
Servants » What servants should do
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Eye-servants
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Men-pleasers
Servants » Duties of, to masters » Not to serve them with eye-service, as men-pleasers
Servants » Should serve » In singleness of heart
Servants » Should serve » In the fear of God
Servant's duty » Faithfulness
Simplicity » Singleness of heart

Colossians 3:23 (show verse)

Whatever you do [whatever your task may be], work from the soul [that is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the Lord and not for men,

Servants » What servants should do
Servants » Should serve » Heartily, as to the lord, and not unto men

Colossians 3:24 (show verse)

knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which is your [greatest] reward. It is the Lord Christ whom you [actually] serve.

Favoritism » The lord not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » All ranks and stations
Heritage » Spiritual
Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord Christ
Reward » For spiritual service » All ranks and stations
the Reward of saints » Is from God
the Reward of saints » As servants of Christ
Servants » When good » Shall be rewarded
Servants » When good » Are the servants of Christ
Service » Reluctant spiritual » To be rendered to Christ
Spiritual » Hearing » Heritage
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » All ranks and stations

Colossians 3:25 (show verse)

For he who does wrong will be punished for his wrongdoing, and [with God] there is no partiality [no special treatment based on a person’s position in life].

Bearing fruit » Those that sow iniquity
Favoritism » The lord not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
God » Impartiality of » In judgment
divine Impartiality » In judgment
Iniquity » Those that sow iniquity
God, Justice of » Declared to be » Without respect of persons
Respect of persons » God does not have