What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "Assessment of a sermon manuscript on Colossians 3, grace, new life, putting off the old self, putting on the new self, and Christian fellowship; exact sources"
Answer
The quotations provided contain two highly relevant passages that directly address Colossians 3 and the themes mentioned. Ellet J. Waggoner (1891) interprets Colossians 3:1–3 alongside Ephesians 4:22–24 and Romans 6:6 and describes the exchange of the old life for the life of Christ through grace. Ellen White (AA 477.1) quotes Colossians 3:5–15 at length and applies the exhortation to put off the old and put on the new (mercy, humility, love, peace, gratitude) specifically to Christian fellowship and the daily struggle against old habits.
Exchanging the old life for the life of Christ (Colossians 3:1–3; Eph. 4:22–24; Rom. 6:6)
»“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on things on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” ... “Our old self was crucified with him, so that the body of sin might be destroyed, and we should no longer serve sin.” ... “That, concerning your former way of life, you put off the old self, which is being corrupted by deceitful desires; and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind and put on the new self, which is created in the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” ... “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away; behold, the new has come. And all this is from God.” ... To be in Christ means to take his life in place of our own; not only did Christ give his life to purchase us, but he gives his life to us.«
Putting off the old, putting on the new, and living in Christian fellowship (Colossians 3:5–15)
»“Put to death, therefore, your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry ... But now put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and filthy language from your mouth. ... Put on, then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience; bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another; just as Christ forgave you, so you also must forgive. Above all these put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which you were also called in one body; and be thankful.” ... The letter to the Colossians is filled with lessons of the highest value for all who are in the service of Christ ... In daily life, the believer will reveal mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering, and the love of Christ.«
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