Transition Words
Therefore (identifies result) in v1
If (identifies condition) in v1
For (identifies reason) in v3
When (identifies condition) in v4
Therefore (identifies result) in v5
For (identifies explanation) in v6
But (identifies contrast) in v8
Since (identifies reason) in v9
But (identifies contrast) in v11
Main Verbs
"Keep seeking" (v1)
"Set" (your mind) (v2)
"will be revealed " (v4)
"consider" (v5)
"put them aside" (v8)
"do not lie" (v9)
Repeating Themes/Words/Vocabulary
Put them all aside (v8) / since you have laid aside (v9)
heavenly theme (v1-4)
earthly stuff (v5-11)
v1-4 - Heavenly Identity
hidden / to be revealed (with Christ in glory)
v5-11 - Put aside all evil
recall that 2:8-23 was avoiding 'bad rules'
5-11 is the list of good rules (things we shouldn't do)
key words :
words in the lists...
back to the renewed identity in v10/11
(note : bible study methods questions)
1. is there an example for me to follow?
2. is there a sin to avoid?
3. is there a promise to claim?
4. is there a prayer to repeat?
5. is there a command to obey?
6. is there a condition to meet?
7. is there a verse to memorize?
8. is there an error to mark?
9. is there a challenge to face?
1. Principle - Set your mind on the things above.
v2 Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.
1. live the details!
the application is our experience of the present truth of our spiritual position
2. Specific - Sins of Desire
v5 - consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion,
evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry.
1.
impure desires for sex
a. our reactions :
i would never do THAT.
i can never admit that i do THAT.
b. what sexual sins do we collectively struggle with or allow ourselves?
internet pornography
lust
TODO
2.
greed (which amounts to idolatry)
cultural reality for us...
we want new cars, new houses, new clothes
when someone else gets a raise/promotion/money, i envy.
we excuse it very readily...
this is equated to idolatry.
3.
what sinful desires do we allow ourselves?
sexual :
monitary :
other :
3. Specific - Sins of Hate
v8 - But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth
1. hateful thoughts
we excuse ourselves of a lot under the banner of "i don't have to like him, i just have to love him"
anger - this is hard for me. i react with anger when i feel hurt (marriage), when i'm annoyed (kids), etc
2. hateful speech
3. hate within the body of christ
you can take the upper room discourse and shove it.
4. biblical teaching
remember those verses about love?
4. Specific - Lying
v9 - Do not lie to one another
1. what are our lies
corporate world?
about the competition for a position or for an account?
'covering' the truth
cheating in arguments with our spouses
5. Principle - Not on the things that are on the earth
titus 1:6
1 john ? TODO
upper room discourse - they will know you by your love...
1. live the details!
the application is our experience of the present truth of our spiritual position
2. love the details!
specifics are the comfort of christianity - it tells us what god wants.