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INTRODUCTION
4. In other words, subtle (and some not so subtle) influences which may
promise us much, but can easily lead us away from Christ!
[For example, we notice from verses 8-10 that at Colosse there was the
danger of...]
In verses 11-17, Paul deals with what was a real problem in the first
century church...]
B. TODAY, THERE ARE MANY WHO STILL TRY TO BIND THE OLD LAW UPON
CHRISTIANS...
1. Various denominations with their Sabbaths and food regulations
2. Other religions with their separate priesthood and many other
practices, based upon the Old Testament, and not the New!
C. AS THOSE IN CHRIST...
1. We have died to the Law and Jewish ceremonialism (this
especially pertains to Jewish Christians) - Ro 7:1-6
2. We have been set free, and need to beware of becoming
"entangled again with a yoke of bondage." - Ga 5:1
3. If we seek justification by our observance of things found in
the Old Law, we are fallen from grace! - Ga 5:2-4
[So "Believer, Beware!" when people try to impose things upon you which
are based upon the Law of Moses. Remember, "you are complete in HIM."
[Finally, from verses 20-23 we can glean that there was the problem
of...]
CONCLUSION
1. As we live the Christian life, attempting to mature spiritually,
beware of any doctrine or teaching of man that suggests we need more
than Jesus Christ!