Episode #489
Colossians 2:8-15 - Freedom in Christ - Part 2
(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction It must be a fearful thing to be taken hostage. And while we may think of kidnapping as something that happens far away in foreign lands, Paul warns us in Colossians that as Christians we need to be on guard against being spiritually kidnapped and enslaved by false doctrine. As you may recall from our previous studies in Colossians, the church in Colosse was being infiltrated by false teachers who were teaching what later became known as the Colossian Heresy. In addition to simple faith in Christ: They put a heavy emphasis on dietary restrictions and religious ceremonies. (Colossians 2:11, 16-17; 3:11) They were preoccupied with and worshipped angelic beings. (Col 2:18) They taught that they had an exclusive, secret knowledge (Col 2:18) and special insight into the spiritual world. They had a heavy reliance on human wisdom and tradition. (Colossians 2:4,8) I The Trap Of Human Philosophy See to it = Blepo = “Beware or be on guard” (present imperative command) 2 Peter 3:17 “… be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position.” Don’t be taken captive: [Verse 8a] Take captive = Sulagogeo = “To strip and lead away as slaves or hostages” It is used here figuratively of carrying someone away from the freedom that comes from the truth in Christ into the bondage of doctrinal error. You can support this ministry: Donate The Epic Life info@theepiclife.org https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com
