Colossians 3:15 – 4:1
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as
members of one body you were called to peace. And be
thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you
teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, as you
sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in
your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, whether in
word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through him.
18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting
in the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with
them.
20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this
pleases the Lord.
21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will
become discouraged.
Colossians 3:15 – 4:1
22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything;
and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win
their favour, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for
the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,
as working for the Lord, not for men, 24 since you know
that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a
reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs,
and there is no favouritism.
4:1 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair,
because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
“Hold to my teaching… the truth will set you free.”
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Col.3:16)
Hearts set on Heaven – Lives lived on Earth (Col.3:15 – 4:1)
1. Hearts set on heaven
a) Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts
…And be thankful
(3:15)
“Hold to my teaching… the truth will set you free.”
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Col.3:16)
Hearts set on Heaven – Lives lived on Earth (Col.3:15 – 4:1)
1. Hearts set on heaven
a) Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts
b) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly
…And be thankful
(3:15)
(3:16)
“Hold to my teaching… the truth will set you free.”
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Col.3:16)
Hearts set on Heaven – Lives lived on Earth (Col.3:15 – 4:1)
1. Hearts set on heaven
a) Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts
b) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly
…with gratitude in your hearts to God
(3:15)
(3:16)
“Hold to my teaching… the truth will set you free.”
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Col.3:16)
Hearts set on Heaven – Lives lived on Earth (Col.3:15 – 4:1)
1. Hearts set on heaven
a) Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts
b) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly
c) Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus
…with gratitude in your hearts to God
(3:15)
(3:16)
(3:17)
“Hold to my teaching… the truth will set you free.”
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Col.3:16)
Hearts set on Heaven – Lives lived on Earth (Col.3:15 – 4:1)
1. Hearts set on heaven
a) Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts
b) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly
c) Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus
…giving thanks to God the Father through him
(3:15)
(3:16)
(3:17)
“Hold to my teaching… the truth will set you free.”
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Col.3:16)
Hearts set on Heaven – Lives lived on Earth (Col.3:15 – 4:1)
1. Hearts set on heaven
a) Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts
b) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly
c) Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus
…giving thanks to God the Father through him
(3:15)
(3:16)
(3:17)
2. Lives lived on earth
a) Wives & husbands
(3:18-19)
b) Parents & children
(3:20-21)
c) Workers & bosses
(3:22 - 4:1)
“Hold to my teaching… the truth will set you free.”
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Col.3:16)
Hearts set on Heaven – Lives lived on Earth (Col.3:15 – 4:1)
1. Hearts set on heaven
a) Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts
b) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly
c) Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus
…giving thanks to God the Father through him
(3:15)
(3:16)
(3:17)
2. Lives lived on earth
a) Wives & husbands – love & submission
(3:18-19)
…as Christ loved the church (Eph.5:25)
b) Parents & children – obedience & encouragement (3:20-21)
...your Father in heaven (Matt.7:11)
c) Workers & bosses – integrity & fairness
(3:22 - 4:1)
…an inheritance, a reward
“Hold to my teaching… the truth will set you free.”
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Col.3:16)
Hearts set on Heaven – Lives lived on Earth (Col.3:15 – 4:1)
1. Hearts set on heaven
a) Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts
b) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly
c) Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus
…giving thanks to God the Father through him
(3:15)
(3:16)
(3:17)
2. Lives lived on earth
a) Wives & husbands – love & submission
(3:18-19)
…as Christ loved the church (Eph.5:25)
b) Parents & children – obedience & encouragement (3:20-21)
...your Father in heaven (Matt.7:11)
c) Workers & bosses – integrity & fairness
(3:22 - 4:1)
…an inheritance, a reward / … a Master in heaven
“Hold to my teaching… the truth will set you free.”
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Col.3:16)
Hearts set on Heaven – Lives lived on Earth (Col.3:15 – 4:1)
1. Hearts set on heaven
a) Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts
(3:15)
…And be thankful
b) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly
(3:16)
…with gratitude in your hearts to God
c) Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus
(3:17)
…giving thanks to God the Father through him
2. Lives lived on earth
a) Wives & husbands – love & submission
(3:18-19)
…as Christ loved the church (Eph.5:25)
b) Parents & children – obedience & encouragement (3:20-21)
...your Father in heaven (Matt.7:11)
c) Workers & bosses – integrity & fairness
(3:22 - 4:1)
…an inheritance, a reward / … a Master in heaven