Wearing Christ Inside and Out

St. Paul writes to the Colossians on how we are made new creations in Christ. "If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God" (Colossians 3:1).He extends the image of the new creation later in the chapter (Colossians 3:12-17) when...

Getting Dressed for Marriage

I am preparing a wedding sermon for Friday afternoon. The text of Scripture is Colossians 3:12-17. Paul tells the people that they are chosen, holy and beloved and they should put on the clothing that God has given them in Christ Jesus. When I  got dressed for my wedding, I don’t know if I was...