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Colossians 3:1-11 — Reformed (edgy)

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Colossians 3:1-11 exposes control: we want a manageable God, but Scripture gives us a sovereign one.

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New Life Spiritual Focus Identity in Christ Mortification of Sin Unity in Christ

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Colossians 3:1-11

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