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| Publication Date: 19 Jul 2018 |
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| Publisher: IVP |
| Words: 16700 |
| Page Count: 112 |
| Author: Steve Brady with Elizabeth McQuoid |
| ISBN-13: 9781783597222, 9781783597239 |
Colossians
30-day devotional
Part of the Food for Journey series, these pocket-sized guidebooks are ideal for when you’re on the move, with an opening Bible key verse prompting reflection on one’s spiritual journey.
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9781783597222-grouped
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Steve Brady has been Principal of Moorlands College, UK, and a pastor in England and overseas. A regular speaker at national Christian events like Keswick Convention, his style is warm and human, coupled with a deep love for God's Word and a burning passion to share it with others.
Biblical, lively, practical ... A terrific resource for everyone wanting to get to grips with the Bible.
Here is a book that is sound, solid, but also beautifully simple - an exceedingly rare combination. It is Steve at his best, interpreting Paul the apostle at his best.
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Putting Jesus in his place. This was the issue with which the church at Colossae wrestled.
There was a plethora of other gods and spiritual beings to worship. The city was rife with syncretism, the belief that you can worship Jesus but need too supplement your faith by turning to other powers and authorities. If you got sick or wanted your business to flourish, surely it was expedient to pay allegiance to these other powers and not just Jesus?
In Colossae Jesus was eminent. He had status. The fundamental question was: Is he pre-eminent? Jesus was important, just not all-important; adequate but not totally sufficient for every need.
Writing from a prison cell in Rome, Paul warns these new believers of the danger of turning to another Jesus. If they failed to heed his warning, their faith would unravel.
This letter has much to say to Christians today. It will provide challenge, inspiration and a renewed focus to keep on living for Christ in our generation.
There was a plethora of other gods and spiritual beings to worship. The city was rife with syncretism, the belief that you can worship Jesus but need too supplement your faith by turning to other powers and authorities. If you got sick or wanted your business to flourish, surely it was expedient to pay allegiance to these other powers and not just Jesus?
In Colossae Jesus was eminent. He had status. The fundamental question was: Is he pre-eminent? Jesus was important, just not all-important; adequate but not totally sufficient for every need.
Writing from a prison cell in Rome, Paul warns these new believers of the danger of turning to another Jesus. If they failed to heed his warning, their faith would unravel.
This letter has much to say to Christians today. It will provide challenge, inspiration and a renewed focus to keep on living for Christ in our generation.
Author
Steve Brady has been Principal of Moorlands College, UK, and a pastor in England and overseas. A regular speaker at national Christian events like Keswick Convention, his style is warm and human, coupled with a deep love for God's Word and a burning passion to share it with others.
Reviews
Biblical, lively, practical ... A terrific resource for everyone wanting to get to grips with the Bible.
Here is a book that is sound, solid, but also beautifully simple - an exceedingly rare combination. It is Steve at his best, interpreting Paul the apostle at his best.
There was a plethora of other gods and spiritual beings to worship. The city was rife with syncretism, the belief that you can worship Jesus but need too supplement your faith by turning to other powers and authorities. If you got sick or wanted your business to flourish, surely it was expedient to pay allegiance to these other powers and not just Jesus?
In Colossae Jesus was eminent. He had status. The fundamental question was: Is he pre-eminent? Jesus was important, just not all-important; adequate but not totally sufficient for every need.
Writing from a prison cell in Rome, Paul warns these new believers of the danger of turning to another Jesus. If they failed to heed his warning, their faith would unravel.
This letter has much to say to Christians today. It will provide challenge, inspiration and a renewed focus to keep on living for Christ in our generation.