Embracing God's Grace: Colossians/Philemon

by Elizabeth George (2)

Overview

As the latest book in bestselling author Elizabeth George's popular A Woman After God's Own Heart® Bible study series (550,000 copies sold!), Embracing God's Grace focuses on Colossians and Philemon, helping readers strengthen their faith by discovering more about God and His principles.

Working through 25 lessons, readers will better understand who Christ is and who they are in Him. They'll be encouraged to embrace His life in all its fullness and...

• put away their sin natures
• develop compassion, kindness, peace, and other fruit of the Spirit
• draw on Paul's dedication and zeal to live fully for Christ
• employ the keys to recognizing and avoiding false teachings
• know and accept the amazing grace and forgiveness God offers

This uplifting and stimulating study helps readers know more about their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and how they can live and share His love, wisdom, and teachings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736935715
Publisher:	Harvest House Publishers
Publication date:	05/01/2010
Series:	A Woman After God's Own Heart
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	626 KB

About the Author

Elizabeth George, whose books have sold more than 12 million copies, is the author of A Woman After God’s Own Heart® (more than 1 million copies sold) and Proverbs for a Woman's Day. She’s also a popular speaker at Christian women’s events. Elizabeth and her husband, Jim, are parents and grandparents, and have been active in ministry for more than 30 years.

Elizabeth George, whose books have sold more than 13 million copies, is the bestselling author of A Woman After God’s Own Heart®  (more than 2 million copies sold), Beautiful in God’s Eyes, and A Girl After God’s Own Heart Bible.  

Table of Contents

Foreword

Before You Begin

Colossians

1 Greeting the Brethren 11

Colossians 1:1-2

2 Giving Thanks to God 18

Colossians 1:3-8

3 Praying for Spiritual Maturity 25

Colossians 1:9-12

4 Grasping the Preeminence of Christ 32

Colossians 1:13-18

5 Realizing What Christ Has Done for You 38

Colossians 1:19-23

6 Serving Christ Sacrifically 44

Colossians 1:24-26

7 Understanding the Mystery 49

Colossians 1:27-29

8 Encouraging Growth in Believers 56

Colossians 2:1-10

9 Describing the New Life 63

Colossians 2:11-15

10 Staying Connected to Divine Power 70

Colossians 2:16-23

11 Focusing Our Affections on Heaven 77

Colossians 3:1-4

12 Putting Off the Old Life 83

Colossians 3:5-9

13 Putting On the New Life 89

Colossians 3:10-17

14 Building a Christian Home 97

Colossians 3:18-21

15 Knowing Who's Boss 103

Colossians 3:22-4:1

16 Walking in Wisdom and Grace 108

Colossians 4:2-6

17 Turning to Kindred Spirits in Chirst 114

Colossians 4:7-9

18 Acknowledging a Few Heroes of the Faith 119

Colossians 4:10-14

19 Being Faithful to God 126

Colossians 4:15-18

Philemon

20 Greeting a Beloved Friend 131

Philemon 1-3

21 Nurturing a Heart of Thanksgiving 137

Philemon 4-7

22 Pleading for Forgiveness 143

Philemon 8-16

23 Expecting the Best from Others 149

Philemon 17-21

24 Extending God's Grace 154

Philemon 22-25

25 Reflecting on God's Grace 160

Leading a Bible Study Discussion Group 165

Notes 173