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The vision of Ozark Christian College is to glorify God by evangelizing the lost and edifying Christians worldwide. The mission of Ozark Christian College is to train men and women for Christian service as a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education.
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Lesson
Opening Thoughts and Overview
Why spend a whole session on these few verses?
Walking through Colossians 1:21-23…
Theological Issues Raised in 1:21-23
Universalism
Why does this issue matter?
What motivates the current growth of universalism?
Does this view hold up to scrutiny? Why not?
Calvinism
How do I interpret Colossians 1:21-23?
What is a (typical) “Calvinist” reading of Colossians 1:21-23?
Where do we agree?
Questions for Discussion and Reflection
When “theological” debates begin, how do you feel?
Why is it valuable for you to think through such things?
Why do you think universalism is on the rise? Do you find this idea compelling? Do you think it aligns with Scripture? Why or why not?
With respect to Calvinism, which interpretation do you find more satisfactory? Do you think this is an issue the church should divide over?
Why is it important to end by focusing on areas where we agree?