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To the Colossians, preoccupied with legal codes and intellectual disputes, Paul wrote a letter stressing not only the centrality of Christ but also the need for Christians to live out their faith in genuine community. Paul's antidote to a privatized and intellectualized faith will provide relief to many Christians today. To Philemon, a powerful church leader, Paul wrote a strong personal letter...

The Community’s Conversion from Vice (3:5–11)When someone restores an old car, it is not enough to simply paint over the rust. Even if the paint is of highest quality, the rust will soon reappear and if not quickly treated will destroy the car’s body. The rust must be removed and rusted parts replaced before the car is painted. God’s grace is similar in that it enables us to get rid of “the old self” before restoring our capacity to live in accord with the Creator’s intentions. This is the logic
Colossians 3:5–11
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