Our Foundation is Christ!
Colossians 3:15-17
Main Point:
We must make as the foundation of our lives, the Peace, Word, and Name of Christ.
Verse 3 – our ‘life is now hidden with Christ in God…’
1. The Peace of Christ is to rule in our lives and in His Body. (verse 15)
‘Peace’ = Tranquility; harmony with others; fearing nothing because of assurance of salvation in Christ.
‘Rule’ = Direct, control, govern.
2. The Word of Christ is to Dwell in us richly so that we teach and admonish one another. (verse 16)
‘Word of Christ’ = Especially the words of Jesus!
Hebrews 4:12 – ‘For the Word of God is living and active…’
‘Dwell’ = inhabit & influence.
3. Everything we say and do is to be done in the Name of the Lord Jesus. (verse 17)
‘Name’ = The authority, will, character of the person (Christ).
In living this way – we are giving thanks to God thru Christ!