2. Colossians 3 Renewal in Colossae Colossians 3:10

3. Must have the Renewal Attitude If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. [2] Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. [3] For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:1-3 ESV) If you’re a Christian, look up Where Christ is

4. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, (Philippians 3:20 ESV)

5. Must have the Renewal Attitude If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. [2] Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. [3] For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:1-3 ESV) If you’re a Christian, look up Where Christ is Where our citizenship is

6. Must have the Renewal Attitude If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. [2] Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. [3] For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:1-3 ESV) learning reading growing associating practicing

7. Renewal Demands that We “Put them all off”…… What is earthly, what you once walked in, what is part of your old self immorality impurity passion evil desire covetousness anger wrath malice slander obscene talk lying 1.Cannot renew after the image of Creator 2.Won’t appear with Christ in glory 3.WILL be subject to the wrath of God

8. Renewal Demands that We “Put them all off”…… What is the way to renew? v. 10- renewed in KNOWLEDGE with … Discernment Decision Defeating

9. Put Off/Put On Principle Demands that we PUT THESE ON… As God’s chosen ones, holy, beloved - befitting the children of God, imitating, worthy Compassion Kindness Humility Meekness Patience Bearing with Forgiving Love Peace Thankfulness But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. [24] And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. (Galatians 5:22-24 ESV)

10. Growth (fruit bearing) and renewal (in Colossians) is an ONGOING PROCESS. Christians are “becoming” what they already are, in Christ.

11. Summing Up the Colossian Renewal… Let Christ’s word dwell in us richly… –Teaching, admonishing, singing, giving thanks Whatever IS done, do all in the name of the Lord Have you been renewed?