Race, Slavery, and Giving it My All
Scott Maze
Colossians 3:22-4:1
Keep your Bibles open to Colossians 3 and 4 with me. We complete our study of Colossians this morning. Next Sunday is ''Back to the Church Sunday'' and be sure to join us as our Bible Fellowship Groups are starting back up. We hope to have some outdoor baptisms and have some fun together.
Colossians 3 focuses on slavery. Critics say, ''The Bible endorses slavery.'' Critics tell us the Bible is offensive and at best, out of date. By the way, had you lived centuries ago in another continent, the Bible would have offended as well. When you put the Bible in front of our generation and they says, ''I like parts of the Bible but this part offends me...'' ... and immediately they put the Bible down for good.
Only a god you invent would write a book that doesn't offend you. If you have a god that doesn't offend you then you have made god into your image. God is going to offend at some point. So if you want a real God that you don't find in the mirror, let's go to the pages of Scripture.
1. Why Doesn't the Bible Condemn Slavery?
Let's ask an important question in the midst of rioting in our nation: why didn't Jesus and Paul stand up and shout, ''Slavery is wrong''?
Let's do a mini-deep-dive into the issue of slavery and the Bible. Is there such a thing as a ''mini-deep-dive?''
Paul gives brief instructions to husbands, wives, and children before turning his attention to slaves: ''Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord'' (Colossians 3:22).
1.1 Slaves in Colossae
It's important to under Paul is giving instructions on how slaves are to act because they were a part of the typical Roman household. Even modest households would have between two-three domestic slaves. Be aware that the church at Colossae had slaves worshipping alongside ...
Scott Maze
Colossians 3:22-4:1
Keep your Bibles open to Colossians 3 and 4 with me. We complete our study of Colossians this morning. Next Sunday is ''Back to the Church Sunday'' and be sure to join us as our Bible Fellowship Groups are starting back up. We hope to have some outdoor baptisms and have some fun together.
Colossians 3 focuses on slavery. Critics say, ''The Bible endorses slavery.'' Critics tell us the Bible is offensive and at best, out of date. By the way, had you lived centuries ago in another continent, the Bible would have offended as well. When you put the Bible in front of our generation and they says, ''I like parts of the Bible but this part offends me...'' ... and immediately they put the Bible down for good.
Only a god you invent would write a book that doesn't offend you. If you have a god that doesn't offend you then you have made god into your image. God is going to offend at some point. So if you want a real God that you don't find in the mirror, let's go to the pages of Scripture.
1. Why Doesn't the Bible Condemn Slavery?
Let's ask an important question in the midst of rioting in our nation: why didn't Jesus and Paul stand up and shout, ''Slavery is wrong''?
Let's do a mini-deep-dive into the issue of slavery and the Bible. Is there such a thing as a ''mini-deep-dive?''
Paul gives brief instructions to husbands, wives, and children before turning his attention to slaves: ''Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord'' (Colossians 3:22).
1.1 Slaves in Colossae
It's important to under Paul is giving instructions on how slaves are to act because they were a part of the typical Roman household. Even modest households would have between two-three domestic slaves. Be aware that the church at Colossae had slaves worshipping alongside ...
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