“IF YE THEN BE RISEN WITH CHRIST” (How to WALK on EARTH…like someone SEATED in HEAVEN) Colossians 3:1–17

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4)

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4) SEEK the things ABOVE (3:1)

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4) SEEK the things ABOVE (3:1) your AFFECTION on things ABOVE, not on things on the earth. (3:2) SET

Colossians 3 5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 2. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PASSIONS OF OUR BODY. (3:5–7)

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 2. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PASSIONS OF OUR BODY. (3:5–7) MORTIFY

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 2. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PASSIONS OF OUR BODY. (3:5–7) MORTIFY the DESIRES of your BODY (3:5)

Colossians 2 12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.

2 Corinthians 5 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Ephesians 1 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

Romans 8 23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

1 Corinthians 15 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

Philippians 3 20  For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.

Colossians 3 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. 5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

Colossians 2 12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.

Colossians 3 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Romans 8 23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

Philippians 3 21  Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 2. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PASSIONS OF OUR BODY. (3:5–7) Note: Paul is trying to get us to see in Colossians 3:5, that since we don’t have our GLORIFIED body yet, we must “therefore,” MORTIFY the one we have!

Ephesians 2 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. Colossians 3 5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

Note: In Colossians 3:5, he takes us from the FRUIT of sexual sin (“Fornication”…the ACT with which it ends)…

Note: In Colossians 3:5, he takes us from the FRUIT of sexual sin (“Fornication”…the ACT with which it ends)… Back to the ROOT of sexual sin (“Covetousness”…the ATTITUDE with which it begins).

The “path” (progression) toward sexual sin…

The “path” (progression) toward sexual sin… * Covetousness

The “path” (progression) toward sexual sin… * Covetousness (IDOLATRY!)

The “path” (progression) toward sexual sin… * Evil concupiscence–

The “path” (progression) toward sexual sin… * Inordinate affection–

The “path” (progression) toward sexual sin… * Uncleanness–

The “path” (progression) toward sexual sin… * Fornication–

The “path” (progression) toward sexual sin… * Fornication– Acts 15:29… ABSTAIN from it!

The “path” (progression) toward sexual sin… * Fornication– Acts 15:29… ABSTAIN from it! Acts 21:25… KEEP from it!

The “path” (progression) toward sexual sin… * Fornication– Acts 15:29… ABSTAIN from it! Acts 21:25… KEEP from it! 1 Cor. 6:18… FLEE from it!

The “path” (progression) toward sexual sin… * Fornication– Acts 15:29… ABSTAIN from it! Acts 21:25… KEEP from it! 1 Cor. 6:18… FLEE from it! 1 Cor. 7:2… AVOID it!

The “path” (progression) toward sexual sin… * Fornication– Acts 15:29… ABSTAIN from it! Acts 21:25… KEEP from it! 1 Cor. 6:18… FLEE from it! 1 Cor. 7:2… AVOID it! 1 Cor. 10:8… Don’t COMMIT it!

The “path” (progression) toward sexual sin… * Fornication– Acts 15:29… ABSTAIN from it! Acts 21:25… KEEP from it! 1 Cor. 6:18… FLEE from it! 1 Cor. 7:2… AVOID it! 1 Cor. 10:8… Don’t COMMIT it! Eph. 5:3… Not ONCE named among you!

The “path” (progression) toward sexual sin… * Fornication– Acts 15:29… ABSTAIN from it! Acts 21:25… KEEP from it! 1 Cor. 6:18… FLEE from it! 1 Cor. 7:2… AVOID it! 1 Cor. 10:8… Don’t COMMIT it! Eph. 5:3… Not ONCE named among you! Col. 3:5… KILL it! (MORTIFY it!)

Colossians 3 6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.

Romans 8 13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

Romans 12 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Romans 6 13  Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.

Galatians 5 24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4)

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4) 2. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PASSIONS OF OUR BODY. (3:5–7)

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4) 2. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PASSIONS OF OUR BODY. (3:5–7) 3. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PERIL OF SELF. (3:8–9)

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 3. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PERIL OF SELF. (3:8–9) PUT OFF

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 3. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PERIL OF SELF. (3:8–9) PUT OFF the OLD MAN. (3:8–9)

Ephesians 2 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. Colossians 3 5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

Colossians 3 8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

2 Timothy 3 1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

Philippians 2 19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. 20 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.

Colossians 3 8 But now ye also put off all these; ANGER, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Note: Whereas, Colossians 3:5 listed the “desires of the flesh” (Eph Note: Whereas, Colossians 3:5 listed the “desires of the flesh” (Eph. 2:3), Colossians 3:8-9 lists the “desires of the MIND.” (Eph. 2:3). Ephesians 2 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the MIND; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

Note: Whereas, Colossians 3:5 listed the “desires of the flesh” (Eph Note: Whereas, Colossians 3:5 listed the “desires of the flesh” (Eph. 2:3), Colossians 3:8-9 list the “desires of the MIND.” (Eph. 2:3). Here, he begins with the ROOT (the ATTITUDE— “Anger”)… and works us to the FRUIT (the ACTION— “Lying”).

Note the progression…

Note the progression… * Anger–

Note the progression… * Anger– * Wrath–

Note the progression… * Anger– * Wrath– * Malice–

Note the progression… * Anger– * Wrath– * Malice– * Blasphemy–

Note the progression… * Anger– * Wrath– * Malice– * Blasphemy– * Filthy communication our of your mouth–

Note the progression… * Anger– * Wrath– * Malice– * Blasphemy– * Filthy communication our of your mouth– * Lying–

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4) 2. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PASSIONS OF OUR BODY. (3:5–7) 3. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PERIL OF SELF. (3:8–9)

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4) 2. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PASSIONS OF OUR BODY. (3:5–7) 3. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PERIL OF SELF. (3:8–9) 4. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST. (3:10–16)

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 4. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST. (3:10–16) PUT ON

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 4. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST. (3:10–16) PUT ON the NEW MAN. (3:12–14)

Colossians 3 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

Colossians 3 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

Colossians 3 The “new man” is “renewed in KNOWLEDGE. 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

Colossians 3 The “new man” is “renewed in KNOWLEDGE. 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 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.

The 8 things he tells us to “PUT ON,” are all the things Christ “PUT ON” when He made us “new CREATURES” (2 Cor. 5:17)—

The 8 things he tells us to “PUT ON,” are all the things Christ “PUT ON” when He made us “new CREATURES” (2 Cor. 5:17)... Or, what He had “ON” so we could become the “new MAN.”

Colossians 3 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

Colossians 3 8 But now ye also put off all these; ANGER, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 4. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST. (3:10–16) LET

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 4. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST. (3:10–16) LET the PEACE of God RULE. (3:15) Colossians 3 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Colossians 1 Colossians 3 20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. Colossians 3 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 4. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST. (3:10–16) LET

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 4. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST. (3:10–16) LET the WORD of Christ DWELL. (3:16)

Colossians 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.

1 Kings 8 “Dwell” = SETTLED place. 13  I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.

“Dwell” = SETTLED place. We are to allow the Word of Christ to find a “settled place” in us so that we are no longer living our lives according to the “desires of the flesh and of the mind” (Eph. 2:3)... But according to the “desires of CHRIST”— as they are revealed through His Word!

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 4. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST. (3:10–16)

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 4. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST. (3:10–16) PUT ON the NEW MAN.

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 4. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST. (3:10–16) PUT ON the NEW MAN. LET the PEACE of God RULE.

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 4. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST. (3:10–16) PUT ON the NEW MAN. LET the PEACE of God RULE. LET the WORD of CHRIST DWELL.

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4) 2. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PASSIONS OF OUR BODY. (3:5-7) 3. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PERIL OF SELF. (3:8-9) 4. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST. (3:10-16) 5. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST. (3:17)

Colossians 3 17  And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”

SEVEN KEY VERBS...

SEVEN KEY VERBS... SEEK the things above.

SEVEN KEY VERBS... SEEK the things above. SET your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

SEVEN KEY VERBS... SEEK the things above. SET your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. MORTIFY your members.

SEVEN KEY VERBS... SEEK the things above. SET your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. MORTIFY your members. PUT OFF the old man.

SEVEN KEY VERBS... SEEK the things above. SET your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. MORTIFY your members. PUT OFF the old man. PUT ON the new man.

SEVEN KEY VERBS... SEEK the things above. SET your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. MORTIFY your members. PUT OFF the old man. PUT ON the new man. LET the peace of God rule.

SEVEN KEY VERBS... SEEK the things above. SET your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. MORTIFY your members. PUT OFF the old man. PUT ON the new man. LET the peace of God rule. LET the Word of Christ dwell.

When we are fulfilling all seven of the key verbs in the first 16 verses…

When we are fulfilling all seven of the key verbs in the first 16 verses… * Every WORD we speak with our MOUTH… Will be SPOKEN “in the name of the Lord Jesus!”

When we are fulfilling all seven of the key verbs in the first 16 verses… * Every WORD we speak with our MOUTH… Will be SPOKEN “in the name of the Lord Jesus!” * Every DEED we do in our BODY… Will be DONE “in the name of the Lord Jesus!”

The practical meaning/application…

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4)

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4) SEEK the things above

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 1. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PURSUITS AND PURPOSES OF LIFE. (3:1-4) SEEK the things above SET your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 2. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PASSIONS OF OUR BODY. (3:5-7)

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 2. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PASSIONS OF OUR BODY. (3:5-7) MORTIFY your members

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 3. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PERIL OF SELF. (3:8-9)

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 3. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PERIL OF SELF. (3:8-9) PUT OFF the old man.

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 4. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST. (3:10-16)

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 4. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST. (3:10-16) PUT ON the new man.

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 4. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST. (3:10-16) PUT ON the new man. LET the peace of God rule.

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 4. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST. (3:10-16) PUT ON the new man. LET the peace of God rule. LET the Word of Christ dwell.

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 5. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST. (3:17)

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 5. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST. (3:17) Every WORD spoken in Jesus’ name.

HOW TO WALK ON EARTH… LIKE SOMEONE SEATED IN HEAVEN 5. TALK TO GOD DAILY ABOUT THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST. (3:17) Every WORD spoken in Jesus’ name. Every DEED done in Jesus’ name.