Re-learning to Walk (Col. 3:5-7)

Re-Learning to Walk

Col. 3:5-7

Bible outline

Paul insists the Colossians, and we, must decide to re-learn…

◊ the original human nature (v. 5a, Ge. 1:26a, 27)

◊ the beauty of human sex (v. 5b, Ge. 2:21-24, 1 Co. 7: 3-4, 5:6b, 18-19)

◊ the purity of human character (v. 5c; Mt. 1:19, 5:8; 1 Co. 5:11)

◊ the freedom of human desires (v. 5d, Gal. 5:16-26)

◊ the role of earthly possessions (v. 5e, Mt. 7:19-21, 24)

◊ the certainty of divine accountability (v. 6)

◊ to “walk”/live in (implied)…

◦ an unworldly life-pattern (the new nature of Christ) (v. 7a)

◦ a daily commitment (v. 7b)

Dr. Jim R. Coleman