Putting off the old life
Colossians 3: 1-11
Big Idea: New life in Christ means saying goodbye to the old you.
As Christ followers, we put off the old life and put on the new life…
1. New life means a new focus (vs 1-4). This is an ongoing process (24/7), not just when it’s convenient. (Gal 2;20, John 10:28).
2. New life means killing old sin (vs 5-9). Get rid of our old, bad habits so that God can form new ones in us. Our lives reflects what we believe. This requires us to surrender. (Gal 5:24).
3. New life creates a new identity (vs 10-11). Our faith in Christ is what needs to define who we are.
How you can walk in newness of life as a Kingdom person:
1. Identify an old “outfit” you’ve been wearing (…sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, greed, anger, wrath, malice, slander, filthy language, gossip, lying…)
2. Confess it and put it to death (“Therefore, put to death what belongs to your earthly nature” Colossians 3:5.
3. Allow God to replace it with new life (Keyword: surrender; it’s not about behavior modification, it’s about heart transformation. Gratitude is the evidence of new life.
4. Live from your new identity. Believe the truth of who you are in Christ.
