Selfless, Joyful Ministry - Colossians 1:24-25
The Apostle Paul was an amazing minister of the gospel. His life and ministry were marked by joyful suffering and deep love for the Church, a pattern he learned from the ultimate gospel minister, Jesus Christ.
Continuing In The Faith - Colossians 1:21-23
Our natural state as humans is to be enemies and aliens of God, cut off from him until Christ reconciles us back to God by his life, death, and resurrection. Paul then encourages the Colossians to endure in the faith that was taught to them by continuing to trust in Christ by faith and not moving into the performative religion of the false teachers.
The Firstborn of the Re-creation - Colossians 1:18-20
Jesus is not only the firstborn over all creation but the firstborn from the dead and is so to the delight of the Father.
The Divine Firstborn Creator - Colossians 1:15-17
Jesus is so much more than simply our King and Savior… so much more. Rejoice in Jesus for his Saving. Rejoice in Jesus for his amazing leading. Now learn to Rejoice in Jesus for his nature and glory.
The Extremes of Salvation - Colossians 1:13-14
The salvation of God is far more extreme than we first thought. The darkness we were rescued from and the goodness of life under Jesus’ loving kingship are both far more significant than we first understand them to be. The depths of darkness and the heights of light make us appreciate and understand more of why only the blood of Christ could ever save us and did so powerfully.
The Marks of Those Who Embrace God’s Will -Colossians 1:11-12
Paul was confident in the authenticity of the Colossian church. Because of this he actively prayed for the believers of Colosse to know, understand and embrace God’s will, and in doing so would walk in a manner pleasing to the Lord. This life of bringing pleasure to the Lord would bear 4 ongoing marks.
Discerning God’s Will -Colossians 1:9-10
As God welcomes us into his family through Christ, he promises us that he will lead us and guide us by his Spirit. Discerning God’s will for our lives starts with understanding who God is and what he is like. As we grow in the knowledge of God, we can increase in wisdom and understanding by his Spirit.
Graceburg - Colossians 1:7-8
The grace of God is the central feature of the gospel that Paul preached. But it was not simply the grace that brings us to God. That is only the beginning of grace— the tip of the iceberg— the tip of the grace burg.
The Great Grace Of Hope - Colossians 1:5-6
As Paul continues to unpack the grand truth of Gospel to the church of Colossae, he commends them for the love and faith that flows out of the great hope that they have in Christ. This hope serves as the anchor for all of life in Christ.
A Whole New Life - Colossians 1:1-4
In the opening words of Paul’s third letter written from prision, he immediately brings us into a life and lifestyle completely foreign to our own. In this epistle, we awake in the love of God’s family, caring about, loving and investing our heart and time in a whole new way.