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Introduction
Today we are continuing our study of the book of Colossians.
As we begin our passage today, Paul reminds his readers of the suffering he endured.
In the second part of we read, “This gospel that you heard and has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.”
Not only was a servant of God, he also suffered for sharing the gospel.
Colossians 1:24-
Paul says, he rejoices in what he suffered for sharing the gospel, and he is willing to suffer more for the sake of the Church.
Commissioned By God
Paul says God commissioned him to be a servant.
As a servant his job was to present the Word of God in its fullness.
What does this mean?
The gospel is part of the mystery of God that has been hidden for ages, and hidden for generations.
The gospel was intrusted to the saints—saints are those who accept the Gospel message.
The big surprise it that God also chose to make the gospel available to the Gentiles.
That means that Gentiles (like you and me) can now know the glorious riches which come in Christ Jesus!
The most amazing thing about salvation is that Jesus is in us, and we are in Jesus.
This is Christ in us the hope of glory.
Colossians 1:28
Proclaiming Jesus!
Paul says he proclaims Jesus.
He admonishes everyone—this word means counsel, or warn.
Paul teaches everyone with all wisdom—teaching means to instruct.
The goal is to present everyone perfect in Christ!
Paul says this is the reason he labors—works.
It is the reason he struggles with ALL God’s energy (which powerfully works in Paul).
Colossians 2:1-
Struggling for the Gospel
Paul says he wants his readers to understand how much he struggled.
He says he struggled for the church at Colosse, and for those in Laodicea (people who had never met Paul), and for all never met him personally.
Paul’s Purpose
Paul wants people to be encouraged in heart.
Paul wants people to be united in love.
Paul wants people to have the full riches of complete understanding.
Paul wants people to know the mystery of God—The mystery is Jesus.
Paul also wants to make sure no one can be deceived.
So What?
Paul wrote to Colossi help them grow.
He wanted them to be the best followers of Jesus that they could be.
So the same should be true of us!
As we study Colossians our hearts should be encouraged.
As we study Colossians we should be united in love.
Studying Colossians should help us have complete understanding—experiencing the full riches of that understanding.
By studying Colossians, we should be able to stand firm so that no one can deceive us by “fine-sounding arguments.”
Studying God’s Word (no matter what part we study) reaps these benefits!
Encouragement
Unity
Understanding
and Standing Firm!
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