Theory question 110
New Life in Christ(a) Outline the features of the New Life in Christ as stated by Paul in Colossians. (b) State three practices which can have negative effect on Christian Community.
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(a) Seek the things above, where Christ is (Colossians 3:1-2).
Your life is hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3).
Put to death immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire and covetousness (Colossians 3:5).
Put away anger, wrath, malice, slander, foul talk and lying (Colossians 3:8-9).
Put on the new nature, renewed after the Creator's image (Colossians 3:10).
No distinction of Greek or Jew, slave or free (Colossians 3:11).
Put on compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, patience, forgiveness and love (Colossians 3:12-14).
Let Christ's peace rule and His word dwell richly; do all in Jesus' name with thanks (Colossians 3:15-17).
(b) Any three: gossip and slander; tribalism; greed and corruption; immorality; quarrels and unforgiveness; pride; lying.
Outline Colossians 3:1-17, then three harmful practices.