CROSS TALK RADIO - brother Lawrence Jordan
Live W/Chatroom and recorded same link
Thursday May 24 3;30pm PST
Listen Hear -> http://tobtr.com/s/3292589
“ ARE YOU LIVING THE CRUCIFED WITH CHRIST LIFE OUR STILL LIVING FOR SELF , YOU SITTING AS god IN THE TEMPLE OF GOD “YOUR BODY” AND YOU ARE NOT LIVING FOR KING JESUS BUT YOUR SINFUL FLESH WORSHIP OF SELF”???
1 Corinthians 2:2
2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
GAL 2:20 20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
Galatians 6:14
But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Colossians 3:3
For you died,<< and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
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KEEP WATCH WATCHMEN
ACTS 20:28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God,a]">[a] which he bought with his own blood.b]">[b] 29 I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. 30 Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them. 31 So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
"WHY IS THE CHURCH SO POWERLESS ? JOIN ME LIVE ON CROSS TALK RADIO
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W/brother Lawrence Jordan
Show starts at 1pm WESTCOAST Pst Today Sunday 5/6/12
ALSO recorded on same link :)
"WHY IS THE CHURCH SO POWERLESS ? -because Preachers are not preaching the Cross,A Disciples Life a life of denying of self baring our Cross so Jesus power can work through vessels of honor ,
Show starts at 1pm Pst Today Sunday 5/6/12
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W/brother Lawrence Jordan
Show starts at 1pm WESTCOAST Pst Today Sunday 5/6/12
ALSO recorded on same link :)
"WHY IS THE CHURCH SO POWERLESS ? -because Preachers are not preaching the Cross,A Disciples Life a life of denying of self baring our Cross so Jesus power can work through vessels of honor ,
Show starts at 1pm Pst Today Sunday 5/6/12
The Cross of the crucified with Christ Life THE DENYING OF SELF conforms us into His Image -> http://tobtr.com/s/3222593
Friday, April 27, 2012
HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST OF BEING JESUS CROSS BARING DISCIPLE ?
LISTEN TO THIS CROSS TALK RADIO SHOW -> http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cross-talk-radio-wbrother-lawrence/2012/04/27/cross-talk-radio-wbrother-lawrence-jordan
HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST OF BEING JESUS CROSS BARING DISCIPLE ? ARE YOU WILLING TO DIE TO YOURSELF ? YOUR WANTS AND DESIRES AND LET JESUS RULE YOU AS LORD ? AND DO YOU LOVE HIM AS YOU SAY AND WILLING TO SUFFER, PERSECUTION, HATED,REJECTED AND EVEN KILLED FOR HIS NAMES SAKE AND THE GOSPEL ?? "THE EARLY CHURCH DID" !
ARE YOU WILLING TO LAY DOWN YOUR LIFE FOR JESUS CHRIST AS HE LAYED HIS LIFE DOWN FOR US ? THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN THIS BIBLE SAYS, LISTEN TO THIS CROSS TALK RADIO SHOW -> http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cross-talk-radio-wbrother-lawrence/2012/04/27/cross-talk-radio-wbrother-lawrence-jordan
Cross Talk Radio 4/27/2012
The Cross of the crucified with Christ Life THE DENYING OF SELF conforms us into His Image ->
Rom 8:29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined [to be] conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Rom 8:30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
THE CROSS TRANSFORMS & CHANGES US,
Rom 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what [is] that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
2Cr 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
1Cr 15:51 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed-- 1Cr 15:52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
THE CROSS GIVES US A NEW MIND THE MIND OF CHRIST, HIS WORD HIDING IT IN OUR HEARTS, OBEYING HIS WORD TRANSFORM US
1Cr 2:16 For "who has known the mind of the LORD that he may instruct Him?" But we have the mind of Christ.
Rom 15:6 that you may with one mind [and] one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Psa 119:11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.
Col 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Philippians - Chapter 2
HAVE YOU COUNTED THE COST OF BEING JESUS CROSS BARING DISCIPLE ? ARE YOU WILLING TO DIE TO YOURSELF ? YOUR WANTS AND DESIRES AND LET JESUS RULE YOU AS LORD ? AND DO YOU LOVE HIM AS YOU SAY AND WILLING TO SUFFER, PERSECUTION, HATED,REJECTED AND EVEN KILLED FOR HIS NAMES SAKE AND THE GOSPEL ?? "THE EARLY CHURCH DID" !
ARE YOU WILLING TO LAY DOWN YOUR LIFE FOR JESUS CHRIST AS HE LAYED HIS LIFE DOWN FOR US ? THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN THIS BIBLE SAYS, LISTEN TO THIS CROSS TALK RADIO SHOW -> http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cross-talk-radio-wbrother-lawrence/2012/04/27/cross-talk-radio-wbrother-lawrence-jordan
Cross Talk Radio 4/27/2012
The Cross of the crucified with Christ Life THE DENYING OF SELF conforms us into His Image ->
Rom 8:29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined [to be] conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Rom 8:30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
THE CROSS TRANSFORMS & CHANGES US,
Rom 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what [is] that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
2Cr 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
1Cr 15:51 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed-- 1Cr 15:52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
THE CROSS GIVES US A NEW MIND THE MIND OF CHRIST, HIS WORD HIDING IT IN OUR HEARTS, OBEYING HIS WORD TRANSFORM US
1Cr 2:16 For "who has known the mind of the LORD that he may instruct Him?" But we have the mind of Christ.
Rom 15:6 that you may with one mind [and] one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Psa 119:11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.
Col 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Philippians - Chapter 2
Unity Through Humility
1 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
The Humbled and Exalted Christ
5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Light Bearers
12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.
17 Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Watchmen Ezk 33:7-15
The Watchmen Ezk 33:7-15
Mar 13:33 "Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is. Mar 13:35 "Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming--in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning--Mar 13:36 "lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. Mar 13:37 "And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!" Luk 21:36 "Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man."
| 1Th 5:4 | But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. |
| 1Th 5:5 | You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!
Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!
Psalm 27:14 It's much easier to ask for help when you think you need it. After all, if you're driving a car, and you assume you're headed in the right direction, why would you pull over to ask a gas station employee for help? Often, it's only when things go wrong that we seek help. When we realize we've driven 50 miles past our exit, suddenly it's time to ask for assistance. But why do we assume we're driving the right direction in the first place? Why not use a map from the outset, or a GPS tracker? Why not ask someone knowledgeable before we leave? You see, just as it's not smart to travel without directions, it's not smart to live without guidance. And just as it's silly to only ask for directions when you're lost, it's foolish to only seek the Lord's guidance in an emergency. Yet so often, we ask God to lead us out of emergencies, rather than into His will.
You know, if the only time we ask for the Lord's help is in times of emergency, we will never learn to wait on Him -- and we will never grow stronger in Him. How could we? In an emergency, we need an answer right away! We need action immediately! And yes, God can take action immediately -- He is able to guide you through whatever emergency you face today. But what about tomorrow? Will God deliver you from a tight spot today, only so you can return to normal and find yourself in a catastrophe tomorrow? God does not simply want to deliver you, but to strengthen you. He is not only able to heal your wounds after you stumble, but "to keep you from stumbling" (Jude 1:24). You must learn to wait on Him, though. You must learn to receive His guidance first, and then act -- even when you think you already know best. You must learn to call on Him, not merely because you need Him, but because you love Him. Truly, when we seek the Lord out of a love for Him, and not merely a "need" for Him, we grow stronger in Him. "Wait on the Lord... and He shall strengthen your heart" (Psalm 27:14).
Waiting on the Lord requires patience. It requires a willingness to sit tight, even when everyone around you is passing you by. It's like going shopping at Christmas, and standing still as crowds of people rush past you into the most popular store, frantically searching for discounts on the perfect gift. Oh, you want the perfect gift just as much as anyone else, but you don't rush, you don't push, you don't shove -- you just wait at the store's entrance, because your father is the store manager, and he told you to wait for him there. Sure enough, when all the crowds have subsided, he steps out of the store to meet you, wraps his arms around you, and showers you with gifts -- gifts that weren't even for sale; they were reserved especially for you. So many gifts, in fact, that you can't possibly keep them all for yourself.
If we will learn to wait on our Heavenly Father, He will bless us with a strength of heart that we could never have garnered on our own. If we will stop rushing, stop stressing, stop pushing, stop striving -- and seek His will -- He will empower us with a love so overwhelming that we couldn't possibly keep it to ourselves.
Today, whether you find yourself in an emergency or a place of rest, may I encourage you to wait on the Lord Jesus. Fall in love with Him today, maybe for the first time, maybe for the millionth time. Seek His face in love. Let Him not only heal you, but strengthen you. He is "able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think" (Ephesians 3:20), but we must be willing to wait.
written by my beloved Pastor of many years Mike MacIntosh
Psalm 27:14 It's much easier to ask for help when you think you need it. After all, if you're driving a car, and you assume you're headed in the right direction, why would you pull over to ask a gas station employee for help? Often, it's only when things go wrong that we seek help. When we realize we've driven 50 miles past our exit, suddenly it's time to ask for assistance. But why do we assume we're driving the right direction in the first place? Why not use a map from the outset, or a GPS tracker? Why not ask someone knowledgeable before we leave? You see, just as it's not smart to travel without directions, it's not smart to live without guidance. And just as it's silly to only ask for directions when you're lost, it's foolish to only seek the Lord's guidance in an emergency. Yet so often, we ask God to lead us out of emergencies, rather than into His will.
You know, if the only time we ask for the Lord's help is in times of emergency, we will never learn to wait on Him -- and we will never grow stronger in Him. How could we? In an emergency, we need an answer right away! We need action immediately! And yes, God can take action immediately -- He is able to guide you through whatever emergency you face today. But what about tomorrow? Will God deliver you from a tight spot today, only so you can return to normal and find yourself in a catastrophe tomorrow? God does not simply want to deliver you, but to strengthen you. He is not only able to heal your wounds after you stumble, but "to keep you from stumbling" (Jude 1:24). You must learn to wait on Him, though. You must learn to receive His guidance first, and then act -- even when you think you already know best. You must learn to call on Him, not merely because you need Him, but because you love Him. Truly, when we seek the Lord out of a love for Him, and not merely a "need" for Him, we grow stronger in Him. "Wait on the Lord... and He shall strengthen your heart" (Psalm 27:14).
Waiting on the Lord requires patience. It requires a willingness to sit tight, even when everyone around you is passing you by. It's like going shopping at Christmas, and standing still as crowds of people rush past you into the most popular store, frantically searching for discounts on the perfect gift. Oh, you want the perfect gift just as much as anyone else, but you don't rush, you don't push, you don't shove -- you just wait at the store's entrance, because your father is the store manager, and he told you to wait for him there. Sure enough, when all the crowds have subsided, he steps out of the store to meet you, wraps his arms around you, and showers you with gifts -- gifts that weren't even for sale; they were reserved especially for you. So many gifts, in fact, that you can't possibly keep them all for yourself.
If we will learn to wait on our Heavenly Father, He will bless us with a strength of heart that we could never have garnered on our own. If we will stop rushing, stop stressing, stop pushing, stop striving -- and seek His will -- He will empower us with a love so overwhelming that we couldn't possibly keep it to ourselves.
Today, whether you find yourself in an emergency or a place of rest, may I encourage you to wait on the Lord Jesus. Fall in love with Him today, maybe for the first time, maybe for the millionth time. Seek His face in love. Let Him not only heal you, but strengthen you. He is "able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think" (Ephesians 3:20), but we must be willing to wait.
written by my beloved Pastor of many years Mike MacIntosh
Monday, April 23, 2012
Cross Talk Radio 4/24/2012
The Cross of the crucified with
Christ Life THE DENYING OF SELF conforms us into His Image Listen here -> http://tobtr.com/s/3168547
Rom 8:29
For whom He foreknew, He also predestined [to be] conformed to the image of His Son, that He
might be the firstborn among many brethren. Rom
8:30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called,
these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.THE CROSS TRANSFORMS & CHANGES US,
Rom 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what [is] that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
2Cr 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
1Cr 15:51 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed-- 1Cr 15:52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
THE CROSS GIVES US A NEW MIND THE MIND OF CHRIST, HIS WORD HIDING IT IN OUR HEARTS, OBEYING HIS WORD TRANSFORM US
1Cr 2:16 For "who has known the mind of the LORD that he may instruct Him?" But we have the mind of Christ.
Rom 15:6 that you may with one mind [and] one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Psa 119:11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.
Col 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Philippians - Chapter 2
Unity Through
Humility
1 Therefore
if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any
fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill
my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one
accord, of one mind. 3 Let
nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness
of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let
each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests
of others.
The Humbled and
Exalted Christ
5 Let
this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who,
being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but
made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and
coming in the likeness of men. 8 And
being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the
point of death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore
God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every
name, 10 that
at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on
earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and
that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
Light Bearers
12 Therefore,
my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much
more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for
it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good
pleasure.
14 Do
all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that
you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the
midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in
the world, 16 holding
fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have
not run in vain or labored in vain.
17 Yes,
and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and
service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 For
the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
CROSS TALK RADIO 4/17/2012
The Cross of denial of self is putting on The New Man created in Christ’s image and Putting off the OLD man of Sin (Adam) by the Crucified Life with Christ (Gal 2:20)! enabling us to WALK in The Spirit Obeying Fathers Will putting his Kingdom First as a son. Just Like Jesus Showed us and taught us in the Gospels .
Radio Show recorded here Weblink here -> http://tobtr.com/s/3125545
Romans - Chapter 6 Dead to Sin, Alive to God
1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? 3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, 6 knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. 7 For he who has died has been freed from sin. 8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, 9 knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. 10 For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. 11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.
From Slaves of Sin to Slaves of God
15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness? 17 But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. 18 And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. 19 I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves of uncleanness, and of lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves of righteousness for holiness.
20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. 21 What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. 22 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Phl 3:7 But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith; 10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, 11 if, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.
Colossians - Chapter 3 Not Carnality but Christ1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, 7 in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them.
8 But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, 10 and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him, 11 where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all.
Character of the New Man
12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Colossians 2 8 Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; 10 and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.
Not Legalism but Christ
11 In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the sins [fn3] of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead. 13 And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, 14 having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. 15 Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.
16 So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, 17 which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ. 18 Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not [fn4] seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the body, nourished and knit together by joints and ligaments, grows with the increase that is from God.
20 Therefore, [fn5] if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations— 21 “Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle,” 22 which all concern things which perish with the using—according to the commandments and doctrines of men? 23 These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.
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