The Heavenly Perspective

Bible Text: Colossians 3:1-4 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians

Intro

 

THE BELIEVER’S REALITY (3:1).

The meaning of “raised up with Christ”:

1) Our spiritual position.

2) Newness of life now.

 

THE BELIEVER’S RESPONSIBILITY (3:1-4).
Keep seeking the things above where Christ is (v. 1).

“Seeking” –

“The things above where Christ is seated at the right hand of God” –

Set your mind on the things above not the things below (v. 2).

“Set your mind” = (present tense)

How do we do this in the midst of all the busyness of our life?

1) Think much upon the _____________ of Christ.

2) Think much upon the ________________ of Christ.

3) Think much upon _________________ Christ.

4) Think much upon the ________________ of Christ.

 

Reasons for this heavenly perspective (vv. 3-4).

1) Reason #1 (v. 3) – you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

 

 

2) Reason #2 (v. 4) – when Christ who is our life is revealed, then we too shall be revealed in glory.

“who is our life” –

“when Christ is revealed, we will be revealed”

Conclusion: FLY HIGHER