The Heavenly Perspective

Intro

1. THE BELIEVER'S REALITY (3:1).

The meaning of "raised up with Christ":

1) Our spiritual position.

2) Newness of life now.

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

"Seeking" -

"The things above where Christ is seated at the right hand of God" -

1. 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.

1. 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