Colossians Chapter 2 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

Pastor Scott teaches from the book of Colossians, Chapter 2 From a prison cell in Rome, the Apostle Paul penned this corrective letter to the church at Colossae. Located in Asia Minor (modern Turkey) this ancient city was once a thriving community. Within a short period, less than 50 years, after the death and resurrection of Christ, they had succumbed to heretical doctrines influenced by paganism and a splinter of Judaism. Paul had to counter this false doctrine of angelic worship by reminding them that Christ is the “Icon” of the invisible God, and the Creator of all things. In this series of messages, Pastor Scott provides deep insight into the book of Colossians and reveals stunning facts of history that are still relevant and can be applied today. As you continue in this series, you’ll understand that because of the fall, (Adam’s disobedience) we all start out from birth, alienated from God. The mind-boggling thing is that we can be reconciled to Him by something that happened 2,000 years ago!

Let No One Dogmatize You 07/12/2021

Let No One Dogmatize You Since we are buried, dead and resurrected with Christ and set free from the law by Him, why would we stand by and let ourselves get dogmatized and be put under regulations by man? There is a long list of traditions that man has added on to the church, but they are not the word of God. Having a relationship with God is not keeping regulations but trusting Him and talking to Him. Colossians 2:20-21 /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19777124

Let No One Rob You of Your Reward 07/08/2021

Let No One Rob You of Your Reward What happened at the church in Colossae is still happening in the church today: adding onto the simplicity of the gospel. All of these add-ons seem to be super spiritual, like the worshiping of angels and marvelous visions, but all they do is distract. Let no one rob you of your reward which comes by simple faith in Jesus Christ, cultivating a personal relationship with Him in the here and now. /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19703885

Sabbathing: From Creation to Christianity 07/07/2021

Sabbathing: From Creation to Christianity God’s Sabbath was when He rested from all His work on the seventh day of Creation, but the term “sabbath” is first used when God gave the children of Israel a day to rest from their work, which turned into a commemoration of their deliverance from Egypt. The sabbathing of the Christian is not limited to a single day, but is a relationship of trusting Christ every day. /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19703822

The Sabbath Day Was Nailed to the Cross 07/06/2021

The Sabbath Day Was Nailed to the Cross Let no man judge you in the keeping of the Sabbath and holidays. We have many traditions, even those reflected in our calendar, that come to us out of pagan sun and moon worship. Traditions that have nothing to do with Scripture should not be part of the church. There is also no reason to keep Old Testament Sabbath practices, because we have a new form of Sabbath rest in the finished work of Christ. /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19703762

Let No Man Judge You, You Are Free in Christ 07/05/2021

Let No Man Judge You, You Are Free in Christ Most people today view religion as a set of rules and regulations they have to keep, but this is not the message of the New Testament. We are told to let no one judge us in what we do or don’t do, as well as not to judge others who are weak in their faith or understanding. The law was given to set people apart for God’s purpose, but we have a better covenant now in Jesus Christ. /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19703720

Our Spiritual Foes Disarmed at the Cross 06/17/2021

Our Spiritual Foes Disarmed at the Cross If we’re still not sure that Christ did everything and that we are complete in Him, Colossians 2:15 rightly translated shows us that there was nothing left undone. God disarmed our spiritual foes at the cross! That doesn’t mean that they're powerless, but rather that all of the attempts to prevent Christ from going to the cross were thwarted. And as Christ was victorious, so are we! Colossians 2:19 /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19461410

The Sin and Trespass Offerings Point to Christ 06/16/2021

The Sin and Trespass Offerings Point to Christ The sin and trespass offerings were God’s dispensation in the Old Testament to address the people’s fallen condition, our need for purification, and the individual acts of wrongdoing that are the fruit of this condition. God had Christ in mind from the beginning, and because of His sacrifice, we have a new dispensation if we trust in Him and the efficacy of His finished work. /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19461323

The Peace Offering: Our Communion and Fellowship with God 06/15/2021

The Peace Offering: Our Communion and Fellowship with God The peace offering symbolized God's provision for mankind to have communion and fellowship with Him. It had to come after the burnt and meal offerings so that we could first understand what Christ had to do before we could even have fellowship with God. It gives God joy when we willingly stay to have communion with Him after we've done our stewardship duties. /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19461161

The Symbolism of the Meat Offering 06/14/2021

The Symbolism of the Meat Offering Looking at the symbolism of the meat offering helps us to understand the “how” of Colossians 2:14: how Christ blotted out the handwriting of ordinances and nailed them to His cross, and how we being in Christ’s finished work are no longer under the law but free in Christ, and free to worship Him! Colossians 2:14 Leviticus 2 VF-2287 /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19461104

Christ: Offering, Offerer, and Priest 06/11/2021

Christ: Offering, Offerer, and Priest The Old and New Testaments have to be understood as one continuous narrative of God's unfolding plan of redemption for fallen humanity. There are many shadows and types that point to Christ and reveal the order in which things had to happen for us to be redeemed. The offerings lay out what Christ had to be in order to fulfill the law as the Offering, the Offerer, and the Priest. /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19378067

I am Forgiven 06/10/2021

I am Forgiven Christ has forgiven us all our trespasses, but we have a problem understanding His forgiveness because we have a poor understanding of the severity of our sins, our condition, and our standing with God. We were spiritually dead in our sins, but Christ has made us alive in Him and forgiven us. Even though we will never "feel" forgiven, we are forgiven, period. Colossians 2:13 VF-2285 /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19377998

Authentic Christianity Is Focused on Christ 06/09/2021

Authentic Christianity Is Focused on Christ Three verbs, which properly translated in their mood and tense in the Greek, shift our focus back to Christ. They show us that God is looking for is faith in Christ, not Jesus plus circumcision, or any other religious ceremony or rite. The simplicity of the gospel is that God wants us to take Him at His word and stay focused on Christ. /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19377815

Christ Set Us Free 06/08/2021

Christ Set Us Free In the Old Testament circumcision was intended to be a sign of the covenant with God, but even then, God made it clear His focus was on the heart. Christ has already accomplished this act of circumcision in the inner man of the Christian, freeing us and conforming us to His covenant perfectly, as only He can. Why would we need to add to what He has done in us? Christ set us free. /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19377716

Christ Is the Epicenter of Our Faith 06/07/2021

Christ Is the Epicenter of Our Faith It’s time for the church of Jesus Christ to reform itself because we, like the Colossians, have been led astray by all the add-ons. It’s time for us to get back to the epicenter of our faith: all that we need is in Christ. Every part, nature, and dimension of the deity dwells in Him, so how could we ever think of adding anything else? /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19377419

Traditions Make Void the Word of God 06/04/2021

Traditions Make Void the Word of God The church, both Catholic and Protestant has grafted on traditions to the faith that are not Biblical. We are to follow after Christ, not the traditions of men that distract from the pure faith. VF-2280 Colossians 2:8 /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19295096

Why I Am Who I Am in Christ 06/03/2021

Why I Am Who I Am in Christ Church history is full of examples of the traditions of men being substituted in place of the word of God and the message of salvation by faith in Christ. The Protestant Reformation sought to bring people back to the pure source of the word, but even the Protestant Church has its add-ons. Study the word and focus on your personal relationship with God. He will transform your life. /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19295060

Under New Managment 06/02/2021

Under New Managment Colossians 2:6 is the perfect text to show us that the modern day evangelist’s altar call, inviting us to “receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior” is actually blasphemous! To “receive” is not to receive the individual, the Son of God, but rather to receive the message, the good news of Jesus Christ: that new management has come to help us start walking, keep walking, and stay connected by faith. /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19294991

Stay in the Word, Lest Any Man Beguile You 06/01/2021

Stay in the Word, Lest Any Man Beguile You The deception of those that would twist the word of God with enticing words was a problem in the early church and still continues today. It is very easy to be beguiled by false teaching that sounds reasonable and persuasive. The safeguard is to stay connected to Christ through the Word and remain steadfast in your faith. /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/19294841

Christian Unity: Knit Together in God’s Love 05/31/2021

Christian Unity: Knit Together in God’s Love The body of Christ is supposed to be knit together in love, not ripped apart. Without being knit together in Christ’s love, the church cannot survive. Paul addressed the Colossians with pastoral concern, reminding them to focus on Christ and to be knit together in the agape love of God. When the problems come, this love of God through Christ should be our common bond. Christ is the unifying force. /episode/index/show/colossians2pastormelissascottphd/id/18904052

Colossians Chapter 2 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

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