Sunday - 06 July 2025
[Series] GRACE & PEACE: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE BOOK OF COLOSSIANS
[Message] Part 1: SALVATION REFRAMED
Colossians 1:1-10, Colossians 2:1-5, Colossians 4:7-13, Hebrews 10:14-18
Pastor Pablo Morales
MAIN IDEA:
Grace and Peace are the two legs of the
BACKGROUND
- The Apostle Paul wrote four
during his house arrest in Rome. These are known as the Prison : Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. - Colossae was a small city located in what is today the nation of Turkey.
- The Apostle
wrote to the Christians in Colossae to help them understand the nature and implications of their so they would not be deceived by false . - The lives of Paul, Onesimus, Philemon, Epaphras, and Tychicus intersect because of the
of Colossae.
A. PURPOSE: WHY DID PAUL WRITE TO THE COLOSSIANS?
- To help them experience God’s
and peace found in the . - To help them overcome the
teaching from the Judaizers and the pagan that were attempting to keep them from experiencing God’s grace and peace.
B. COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT SALVATION:
- Salvation is a
after death: I hope I can make it to heaven! - Salvation is a preference among many
: Jesus is one among many! - Salvation is an
outcome: I hope God does not give up on me!
C. THREE CONVICTIONS ABOUT SALVATION:
- Salvation is a Change of
: From the Kingdom of Darkness to the Kingdom of . - Salvation is a Change of
: From enmity with God to full with God. - Salvation is a Change of
: From spiritual oppressors to spiritual .
D. PERSONAL QUESTION
Are you experiencing God’s
and ?
CONCLUSION:
We can only
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For reflection and LIFE Group facilitation:
- OPENING QUESTIONS
These open questions will help you remember the study. Ask two people to share in response to each question.
In this study God is inviting us to experience his grace and peace by paying attention to what it really means to be saved. Let’s explore how this study connects with your life.
A. What is one helpful insight that you learned from this first session of Colossians?
B. Have you ever doubted if you will really make it to heaven? Why?
2. PERSONAL REFLECTION
Answer privately. Then discuss it with the group as your facilitator leads the discussion in section 3.
A. Which one of these common misconceptions about salvation do you struggle with today?
Salvation is a destination: I hope I can make it to heaven, but I am not 100% sure.
Salvation is a preference: Jesus is one way of salvation, but there are other ways too.
Salvation is uncertain: I believe God loves me, but I am afraid that He might change His mind. B. Which one of these three convictions of the Apostle Paul do you truly believe about salvation?
CHANGE OF REALM: Jesus transferred me from the Kingdom of Darkness to His Kingdom
of Light. I belong to Him forever. I no longer wonder if I’ll make it to heaven, because I know I will.
CHANGE OF STATUS: Jesus forgave me of all my sins and fully reconciled me with God.
I am justified by faith and no longer fear that God could reject me or give up on me.
CHANGE OF POWER: Satan no longer has authority over me, because the Holy Spirit is in
me and has given me authority over the spiritual forces of darkness. I no longer fear spirits.C. Are you experiencing God’s grace and peace?
Yes
No
3. GROUP DISCUSSION
Share openly with your group based on your private answers in section 2. Your leader will guide you.
A. READ: Read Colossians 1:13-14 out loud together.
“13 For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, 14 who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.”B. SHARE: Converse with your group based on your answers on Section 2.
1) Which one of the three misconceptions about salvation do you struggle with today? Why?
2) Do you truly believe what the Gospel says about you: that you are now in the Kingdom of Light, fully forgiven forever, and with new authority over the spirits of darkness?
3) Are you trying to help Jesus accept you so you can deserve his forgiveness? Or do you truly rest in the fact that he fully accepts you despite your faults and shortcomings?
4) Are you afraid of spirits? Why should a born-again Christian not fear them?
5) Are you experiencing God’s grace and peace?
4. PERSONAL APPLICATION
This private section invites you to identify any obstacle in your spiritual growth. Feel free to share if God moves you to share with your group.
Based on this study, what is keeping you from experiencing God’s grace and peace?
5. GROUP PRAYER
- Thank God for loving you and for inviting you to experience His grace and peace.
- Ask God to help you overcome any obstacle that is keeping you from experiencing Him more deeply. Commit to trusting in what Jesus has accomplished on your behalf and walk in His grace and peace.