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Much of today's church is motivated by a value system that is not based on the things of heaven, but the things of earth. Colossians 3:1-4 gives us the sure cure for earth-bound thinking.

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The song of the angels announcing Christ's incarnation was not vague and indefinite, but clear and concrete. The church must understand that, and proclaim it.

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The angels who came to simple shepherds to announce Christ's birth were soldiers of His heavenly army.

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What does it mean to be raised with Christ? How should that accomplished fact affect the believer's thinking and living?

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Colossians tells us that the "things above" are all the wondrous attributes and accomplishments of our Lord Jesus Christ Himself. They are to be found nowhere on earth, but only at the throne of God.

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The saints of the great roll-call of faith sought "a better country" in which they found and laid hold of the very attributes of our Lord. He is our surety during our short pilgrimage in this world, and for our life in eternity to come.

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Is it possible for a Christian to be too heavenly minded, and thus no earthly good?

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Why was the Cross absolutely necessary?

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The song of the angels in Luke chapter two is one of the most misunderstood passages in the entire Bible. In our English Bibles it reads, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men."

Today, many even in the church have turned these words into a message of peace on man's terms. But what is the true meaning of these words? Stay tuned for the answer, as we conclude our two-part message on the announcement of the incarnation of Christ.

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Only the believer in Christ can have this conflict, because only the believer has two natures at war within him.