{"product_id":"colossians-paperback-1","title":"Colossians: 30-Day Devotional - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve Brady\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElizabeth McQuoid\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePutting Jesus in his place. This was the issue with which the church at Colossae wrestled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere was a plethora of other gods and spiritual beings to worship. The city was rife with syncretism, the belief that you can worship Jesus but need too supplement your faith by turning to other powers and authorities. If you got sick or wanted your business to flourish, surely it was expedient to pay allegiance to these other powers and not just Jesus?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Colossae Jesus was eminent. He had status. The fundamental question was: Is he pre-eminent? Jesus was important, just not all-important; adequate but not totally sufficient for every need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriting from a prison cell in Rome, Paul warns these new believers of the danger of turning to another Jesus. If they failed to heed his warning, their faith would unravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis letter has much to say to Christians today. It will provide challenge, inspiration and a renewed focus to keep on living for Christ in our generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteve Brady has been Principal of Moorlands College, UK, and a pastor in England and overseas. A regular speaker at national Christian events like Keswick Convention, his style is warm and human, coupled with a deep love for God's Word and a burning passion to share it with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 6.9 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 19, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42108363047047,"sku":"9781783597222","price":10.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/b2155e884e0cdbc001b1cae3e4e59245.webp?v=1732465027","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/colossians-paperback-1","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}