Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org).

Introduction

What I find most remarkable about this passage of scripture is what isn’t there: There is no self-pity, no bitterness, no anger, no disillusionment and no despair.

Paul had learned the importance of living beyond adversity! Even while shackled in chains, he remained focused on the goal of proclaiming the gospel.

But Paul was just one of the countless, nameless thousands in the early church who lived beyond the adversity of persecution in order to fulfill the Great Commission.

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Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org).

Introduction

What I find most remarkable about this passage of scripture is what isn’t there: There is no self-pity, no bitterness, no anger, no disillusionment and no despair.

Paul had learned the importance of living beyond adversity! Even while shackled in chains, he remained focused on the goal of proclaiming the gospel.

But Paul was just one of the countless, nameless thousands in the early church who lived beyond the adversity of persecution in order to fulfill the Great Commission.

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The Epic Life

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Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org).

Introduction

In Genesis 1:27 we are told that God created mankind in his image and declared his creation of man and woman and marriage to be “good”! The relationship was to be governed by equality of personhood, equality of dignity, equality of mutual respect, harmony and unified destiny!

Unfortunately, Eve usurped her husband's headship and took over his place of God-ordained leadership. And, simultaneously, Adam abdicated his leadership role over his wife. Consequently, God sentenced men and women to have to deal with this struggle of leadership on a permanent basis.

And therein lies the conflict of marriage that is so universal to every marriage and every family!

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Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org).

Introduction

In Genesis 1:27 we are told that God created mankind in his image and declared his creation of man and woman and marriage to be “good”! The relationship was to be governed by equality of personhood, equality of dignity, equality of mutual respect, harmony and unified destiny!

Unfortunately, Eve usurped her husband's headship and took over his place of God-ordained leadership. And, simultaneously, Adam abdicated his leadership role over his wife. Consequently, God sentenced men and women to have to deal with this struggle of leadership on a permanent basis.

And therein lies the conflict of marriage that is so universal to every marriage and every family!

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The Epic Life

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Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org).

Introduction

In the late 70s a new term was coined in the business community called “Paradigm Shift” It refers to a new model or new approach. It means doing things with a new perspective, a new outlook, starting from scratch with no restrictions.

That’s in essence what Paul is calling us to as believers – a whole New Paradigm. As believers, we are no longer sinners, but saints. No longer slaves to sin, but slaves to righteousness. No longer citizens of this earthly kingdom, but citizens of God’s heavenly kingdom. That’s what he is getting at in verses like …

2 Cor 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”

Rom 12:1 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

The teachings of the Bible are intensely practical. And the book of Colossians is no exception. Paul’s doctrine and theology always leads to practical transformation – a spiritual Paradigm Shift that results in life-changing perspective and behavior.

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Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org).

Introduction

In the late 70s a new term was coined in the business community called “Paradigm Shift” It refers to a new model or new approach. It means doing things with a new perspective, a new outlook, starting from scratch with no restrictions.

That’s in essence what Paul is calling us to as believers – a whole New Paradigm. As believers, we are no longer sinners, but saints. No longer slaves to sin, but slaves to righteousness. No longer citizens of this earthly kingdom, but citizens of God’s heavenly kingdom. That’s what he is getting at in verses like …

2 Cor 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”

Rom 12:1 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

The teachings of the Bible are intensely practical. And the book of Colossians is no exception. Paul’s doctrine and theology always leads to practical transformation – a spiritual Paradigm Shift that results in life-changing perspective and behavior.

You can support this ministry: Donate

The Epic Life

info@theepiclife.org https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org).

Introduction

There are a growing number of TV shows that are designed to take what you got (whether it’s your house, your car or your body) and reshape, reform, rebuild, and rework it so that the before and after shots are breathtaking!

I went to the website for Extreme Makeover on the ABC site and they described the show this way: “… lucky individuals are chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to participate in Extreme Makeover. These men and women are given a truly Cinderella-like experience: A real life fairy tale in which their wishes come true, not just to change their looks, but their lives and destinies.”

We like these kinds of shows because:

1. We enjoy witnessing the remarkable transformations
2. We enjoy imagining what it would be like to have our own Makeover
3. We enjoy believing that while “those people” might need a makeover, we’re just fine like we are!

God isn’t interested in renovating your life – He wants to transform it!

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The Epic Life

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(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org).

Introduction

There are a growing number of TV shows that are designed to take what you got (whether it’s your house, your car or your body) and reshape, reform, rebuild, and rework it so that the before and after shots are breathtaking!

I went to the website for Extreme Makeover on the ABC site and they described the show this way: “… lucky individuals are chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to participate in Extreme Makeover. These men and women are given a truly Cinderella-like experience: A real life fairy tale in which their wishes come true, not just to change their looks, but their lives and destinies.”

We like these kinds of shows because:

1. We enjoy witnessing the remarkable transformations
2. We enjoy imagining what it would be like to have our own Makeover
3. We enjoy believing that while “those people” might need a makeover, we’re just fine like we are!

God isn’t interested in renovating your life – He wants to transform it!

You can support this ministry: Donate

The Epic Life

info@theepiclife.org https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com