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Colossians 1:15-29 (CEV)
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15 Christ is exactly like God, who cannot be seen. He is the first-born Son, superior to all creation. 16 Everything was created by him, everything in heaven and on earth, everything seen and unseen, including all forces and powers, and all rulers and authorities. All things were created by God's Son, and everything was made for him. 17 God's Son was before all else, and by him everything is held together. 18 He is the head of his body, which is the church. He is the very beginning, the first to be raised from death, so that he would be above all others. 19 God himself was pleased to live fully in his Son. 20 And God was pleased for him to make peace by sacrificing his blood on the cross, so that all beings in heaven and on earth would be brought back to God. 21 You used to be far from God. Your thoughts made you his enemies, and you did evil things. 22 But his Son became a human and died. So God made peace with you, and now he lets you stand in his presence as people who are holy and faultless and innocent. 23 But you must stay deeply rooted and firm in your faith. You must not give up the hope you received when you heard the good news. It was preached to everyone on earth, and I myself have become a servant of this message. 24 I am glad that I can suffer for you. I am pleased also that in my own body I can continue the suffering of Christ for his body, the church. 25 God's plan was to make me a servant of his church and to send me to preach his complete message to you. 26 For ages and ages this message was kept secret from everyone, but now it has been explained to God's people. 27 God did this because he wanted you Gentiles to understand his wonderful and glorious mystery. And the mystery is that Christ lives in you, and he is your hope of sharing in God's glory. 28 We announce the message about Christ, and we use all our wisdom to warn and teach everyone, so that all of Christ's followers will grow and become mature. 29 That's why I work so hard and use the mighty power he gives me.
This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 15) Church - Jesus is the head of the body
(v. 16) Church - Jesus is the head of the body
(v. 17) Church - Jesus is the head of the body
(v. 18) Church - Jesus is the head of the body
(v. 28) Discipling / Correction - Present everyone perfect in Christ
(v. 29) Serving / Servants - Struggling with all his energy to present everyone perfect in Christ
(v. 29) Discipling / Correction - Present everyone perfect in Christ
This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 15) The Church - Kansas City (part I) (2011-02-21)
(v. 15) Names of Jesus (part V) (2011-04-11)
(v. 15) Power of the Cross (2010-11-15)
(v. 16) Power of the Cross (2010-11-15)
(v. 16) The Church - Kansas City (part I) (2011-02-21)
(v. 16) Falling in Love with God - Jesus: Anointed One (2008-04-09)
(v. 17) Power of the Cross (2010-11-15)
(v. 17) The Church - Kansas City (part I) (2011-02-21)
(v. 17) Falling in Love with God - Jesus: Anointed One (2008-04-09)
(v. 17) Earnest Prayer (2015-03-06)
(v. 18) Power of the Cross (2010-11-15)
(v. 18) Falling in Love with God - Jesus: Anointed One (2008-04-09)
(v. 18) Names of Jesus (part V) (2011-04-11)
(v. 18) The Church - Kansas City (part I) (2011-02-21)
(v. 18) Names of Jesus (part VII) (2011-04-13)
(v. 19) Falling in Love with God - Jesus: Anointed One (2008-04-09)
(v. 19) The Church - Kansas City (part I) (2011-02-21)
(v. 19) Power of the Cross (2010-11-15)
(v. 20) Power of the Cross (2010-11-15)
(v. 20) Falling in Love with God - Jesus: Anointed One (2008-04-09)
(v. 20) The Church - Kansas City (part I) (2011-02-21)
(v. 21) Day 1 - Saved Completely (2011-12-04)
(v. 21) Kingdom First - Making Peace with God (2010-01-03)
(v. 22) Day 1 - Saved Completely (2011-12-04)
(v. 23) Day 1 - Saved Completely (2011-12-04)
(v. 24) Names of the Church (part I) (2011-04-25)
(v. 24) Power of Gratitude - It is so Hard and but I Love it (2008-03-04)
(v. 27) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part IV) (2011-07-03)
(v. 28) One Another - Admonishing One Another (2009-10-05)
(v. 28) Kingdom First - Personal Responsibility (part 1) (2010-01-27)
(v. 28) Followup: Relationships in the Body (part II) (2011-09-15)
(v. 28) Mind of Christ - Heavenly Mission (part VI) (2011-07-11)
(v. 28) Heart of Maturity (Methods of Maturing) (2010-04-29)
(v. 28) Followup - Relationships Demonstrated (2011-01-29)
(v. 28) Growing (part II) (2011-12-01)
(v. 29) Mind of Christ - Heavenly Mission (part VI) (2011-07-11)
(v. 29) Followup: Relationships in the Body (part II) (2011-09-15)
(v. 29) Heart of Maturity (Methods of Maturing) (2010-04-29)
(v. 29) Growing (part II) (2011-12-01)
(v. 29) Kingdom First - Personal Responsibility (part 1) (2010-01-27)
(v. 29) Followup - Relationships Demonstrated (2011-01-29)
This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 28) Bible Talk: Discipleship: Helping Each Other Grow (2006-12-09)
(v. 28) Devotional: Being Discipled (2008-12-12)
(v. 29) Bible Talk: Discipleship: Helping Each Other Grow (2006-12-09)
(v. 29) Devotional: Being Discipled (2008-12-12)
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