A 'Simple Faith' Life

Episode 2 in our Lenten series, "A Look in the Mirror".

In Colossians 1:11, Paul prays for the believers to be strengthened with ALL power, according to HIS glorious might for all endurance and patience with joy. In this world, we will have trials and tribulations, but God gives us HIS power to endure. #colossians #endurance #gospel #pleasing god #tribulation #suffering #pain #joyinchaos #peace Subscribe to our channel: www.youtube.com/@UCZL2sZKm88n3FT...

Continuing on in Colossians 1:10, in this study we talk about what it means to "grow in the knowledge of God". This is spiritual growth and maturity. Becoming all that God intends for us to be on this earth. New believers often struggle to understand how they can begin to GROW in their faith. The Apostle Paul fought, strove, and struggled to bring the Church to full maturity, seeing this...

In this 14 minute Bible study, we discuss what it means to "Bear fruit in every good work" as we seek to "walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him". What are "good works", and how do they fit into our lives as believers? What does it mean to bear fruit. How can WE bear fruit unto the Lord? Find these answers and more in this video Bible study. #beari...

Our focus in this 11 minute Bible study is on Colossians 1:10. Paul's prayer is for them to understand God's will, "so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him.". In this video, we discuss three ways to know God's will: immersing ourselves in God's word, seeking Him through prayer, and being filled with the Spirit of God. We can find joy and conten...

In this 15 minutes Bible study, after a quick overview of Col 1:9-13, we focus in on vs. 9 and Paul's prayer that the believers in Colossae would be "filled with the knowledge of His will, in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.". How can we know the will of God for our lives? Let's talk about it. #willofgod #followingjesus #colossians #pleasinggod #apostlepaul #biblestudy #bi...

In this 10 minute Bible study, we study Colossians 1:6-8, as Paul begins to share of the power and the immense grace of the Gospel. By what are we saved? Obedience? Good behavior? Church attendance? Penance? Baptism? Circumcision? NO! But by the precious blood of Jesus. Paul's gospel is one of salvation by grace through faith in the finished work of Christ upon the cross. #graceofgod #graceoft...

What is the Gospel, and what is its purpose? In this study we talk about what the Gospel is, what it isn't, and how God uses it in the world and in the Church. Did you know that the gospel has power to do more than save us from hell? It's true. The gospel is as powerful, useful, and necessary for the person who has believed for 60 years, as it is for the one who hears it for the first time...

In this 13 Minute Bible study, we take a look at Colossians 1:3-5. We will discuss prayer and obedience, and how hope, faith, and love work together in the process of our salvation. The Apostle Paul is happy to greet the church, and express his joy over the genuiness of their faith and love for Christ's Church. #colossians #faithhopelove #apostlepaul #biblestudy #colossians1 #redemption Subscr...

In Paul's opening greeting to the Church in Colossae, he begins immediately to lay the groundwork for his message to these believers of the true nature of our salvation, our relationship with God our Father, and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are the family of God, brothers and sisters, adopted by the grace of God through Christ. #colossians #familyofgod #apostlepaul #paulsgospel #bible...

This is a quick, down to earth introduction and overview of Paul's epistle to the Colossians. In this Epistle, Paul greets a new church, which he has never personally visited, and addresses some troubling rumors that he has heard first hand from the founding Pastor of the Church, Epaphras. Both legalists and Pagan cultists are attempting to make inroads into the fledgling church, and lead new...