Legalism Denounced

Bible Text: Colossians 2:16-17 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians

Intro

BEWARE OF LEGALISM (2:16-17).
Definition of legalism – Legalism is an attempt to make oneself righteous by keeping man-made laws.

 

Description of legalism – (v. 16)

1) Food –

2) Drink –

Christian liberty

3) Religious days. “festival, new moon, or a Sabbath day” –

 

Dangersof legalism –

1) false view of _______________

2) promotes law over ______________

3) inflates ________________

4) leads to ____________________________

5) creates its own kind of ____________

6) chokes out true __________________

7) Legalism produces __________________, critical Christians

 

Defense against legalism –

1) Prohibition against judging (v. 16).

 

2) Shadow vs. substance (v. 17).

 

3) The principles of Christian liberty.

 

a) No __________________ where the Bible speaks clearly.
b) Must keep in mind the conscience of _________________ brethren.
c) Never used our liberty as an opportunity for the __________________.
d) ____________________ must be our guide on these matters.
e) Beware of making too many ____________________.

Conclusion