23/08/2026
Philosophical Folly
August 15, 2026 • Vance Stinson • Colossians 2:16–17, Colossians 2:18–23, Colossians 1:15–18, Colossians 3:1–4, Deuteronomy 14:22–27
Colossians 2:16–17 is frequently cited as proof that Christians no longer need to observe the Sabbath or biblical festivals. But is that really what Paul was saying? This message examines the larger context of Colossians, the ascetic philosophy influencing the church, and Paul’s warning against submitting to human regulations such as “Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle.” Ultimately, Paul points believers away from man-made spirituality and back to Jesus Christ, in whom true wisdom, spiritual growth, and our future inheritance are found.
Colossians 2:16–17 is frequently cited as proof that Christians no longer need to observe the Sabbath or biblical festivals. But is that really what Paul was saying? This message examines the larger context of Colossians, the ascetic philosophy influencing the church, and Paul’s warning against ...