Colossians 2:6-23 Fulness

“See to it that no one takes you captive…”Colossians 2:8

Freedom to live FOR Christcomes from

the fullness we find IN Christ

How To Live In The Freedom Jesus Has Given You

• Believe He is there• Acknowledge your need for Him• Put your faith in Him• Live in the hope of His promise

“Just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him…”

When You Live In The Freedom Jesus Has Given You

• Rooted: Psalm 1• Built up: 1Cor 3:10• Strengthened: Psalm 42• Thankful: Overflowing!

“Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?

Galatians 3:3

What To Avoid To Keep Yourself Free In Christ

•Emphasis on man’s wisdom 2:8•Return to former lifestyle 2:12•Lack of emphasis on cross 2:13-15•Spirituality without Jesus as Lord 2:16-19•Legalistic Lifestyle w/o Spirit 2:20-23

Jesus Plus NOTHING = Everything!

Questions for Reflection

Are you WALKING in the fullness and freedom that God has for you today?

Have you ADDED something…anything…to the sole sufficiency of Christ?