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The END of IGNORANCE. Epicureans. Stoics. Enjoy All Things. Endure All Things. philosophy. Colossians 2:8.
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Epicureans Stoics Enjoy All Things Endure All Things
philosophy Colossians 2:8 • “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.”
3 Basic Philosophies or Worldviews • According to the tradition of men: religion based upon doing good works to earn God’s favor • According to “the elementary principles of the world” No Organized Religion; humanism, Stoic & Epicurean Philosophy • According to Christ: Relationship with God, based upon faith in His grace according to Scripture
Attributes of God • God is Great – V24
Attributes of God • God is Great – V24 • God is Good – V25
Attributes of God • God is Great – V24 • God is Good – V25 • God is gracious – V30-31
The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Isaiah 58:11