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"In 2:11 Paul says, 'For who among men knows the things of man, except the spirit of man which is in him? So also the things of God no one has known except the Spirit of God.' The spirit of man is the deepest part of his being. Its faculty can penetrate the innermost region of the things of man, whereas the mind of man is capable only of knowing superficial things." (Message 17, p.152) 💙💬💎

"In 2:11 Paul says, 'For who among men knows the things of man, except the spirit of man which is in him? So also the things of God no one has known except the Spirit of God.' The spirit of man is the deepest part of his being. Its faculty can penetrate the innermost region of the things of man, whereas the mind of man is capable only of knowing superficial things." (Message 17, p.152) 💙💬💎

"In 2:11 Paul says, 'For who among men knows the things of man, except the spirit of man which is in him? So also the things of God no one has known except the Spirit of God.' The spirit of man is the deepest part of his being. Its faculty can penetrate the innermost region of the things of man, whereas the mind of man is capable only of knowing superficial things." (Message 17, p.152) 💙💬💎

"...Paul's word in 1:9...Perhaps the best illustration of fellowship is the circulation of blood in the human body...Life depends on this circulation. Just as there is circulation of blood in the human body, so there is spiritual circulation, called the fellowship, in the Body of Christ...it is crucial for us to realize that...we are being brought back into this flow, into this fellowship." (Message 14, p.125) Amen!

As there are portions of chicken there are portions of Christ. Portions of Christ include: wisdom, redemption, righteousness, & sanctification. "...the host may ask...what part of the chicken you prefer, the wings, the breast, or the leg. In vv.24 & 30 we have different aspects of Christ...the wings, breast, & leg of Christ for our enjoyment...v.2 Paul speaks of our portion...v.9...enjoyment of this portion." (Msg13)

"Some versions translate the Greek word for fellowship, koinonia, as communion. Fellowship definitely implies communion...when you come to a feast attended by a large number of people and enjoy the feast with them, you have communion. This communion is a co-enjoyment, a co-participation. Fellowship also includes communication. Whenever we feast together with others, there is communication." (Message 11, p.100).

"The One in whom we believe, whom we have received, and who has entered into us should also be the One upon whom we call...Paul speaks of this in 1:2...(p.99)."

"The human spirit is a special organ created by God for man to receive God. A transistor radio contains a receiver...Because man has a spirit, a receiver, it is possible for him to take God into him (p.97)."

The second-to-last paragraph on p.69 was inspiring. I love it. "Wisdom is for planning, for purposing; power is for carrying out, for accomplishing, what is planned and purposed. In God's economy, Christ is both. Praise the Lord that for us today the crucified Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God!" (Message 7)

Page 38 was healing for my being because lately I have had to deal with divisive experiences of racism & discrimination in the media, with my former significant other, at work, & even in a new friendship. This paragraph brought me back to Christ, the true Center.

"Colossians 3:11...in God's economy Christ is everything. He is every person, every matter, and every thing. Christ must be our race and nationality."

"In verse 7 Paul also speaks of 'awaiting the unveiling of our Lord Jesus Christ.' This unveiling refers to the Lord's appearing, His second coming. To await the appearing of the Lord is a normal sign of true believers."

I enjoy this quote because it equips the reader with a bit of discernment between a true believer and a false believer. I feel excited about verses regarding the Lord's return.