Mystery Revealed
Colossians • Sermon • Submitted • Presented • 29:28
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· 78 viewsThe mystery of Christ in us has now been revealed to us and the world. Colossians 1.24-2.5 states because of this we can endure afflictions, sufferings and the agony which comes with sharing the Gospel and maturing in Christ. Christ redeems our suffering and others see Him not in spite of our sufferings but in them.
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Christ in you has two connotations in Colossians
The individual-Christ is in you thus you must submit to his Lordship.
Community-in your midst is a way to read this. We must create Christ communities that include others so Christ can be present to them through us.
Life is hard.
Life is hard.
This is inescapable. Regardless of what you have, where you live, the people around you, the stuff you have, this is true.
We do not like pain.
We do not like pain.
We doe everything in our power not to feel pain, physically, emotionally, relationally, spiritually, mentally. We go to great lengths to not have to deal with it. In such, I believe we have fueled the fire of addiction.
The result: depression, anxiety, loneliness, anger, no hope, unfulfilled desires, broken relationships, un-forgiveness, bitterness, lack of trust, debt, need to be right, low self worth/esteem, fear, perfectionism, etc.
The result: depression, anxiety, loneliness, anger, no hope, unfulfilled desires, broken relationships, un-forgiveness, bitterness, lack of trust, debt, need to be right, low self worth/esteem, fear, perfectionism, etc.
This is a list we as Christians struggle with. It isn’t about those outside the church but inside the church. We hold on to things of the past, sometimes we should, while forsaking the future glory of the Gospel. The church organization and organism struggles with this. The church does not want to feel pain in any way, typically when the church is part of the majority culture, and our fight becomes less about the Gospel and more about our comfort.
What if there is a better way to live?
What if there is a better way to live?
The hope has been hidden.
The hope has been hidden.
As we look into Colossians 1.24-2.5 we see Paul is talking about a mystery which has been hidden from previous generations, specifically the prophets and national of Israel. God was doing something different but consistent with His plan.
Christ is in us!
Christ is in us!
But how?
Individually-thus we need to submit.
Individually-thus we need to submit.
Community-thus we need each other.
Community-thus we need each other.
We need to enjoy Christ in both settings. Being part of the church means you are committing to Christ and one another, this is what membership means to me.
Yet, Christians struggle and endure pain.
Yet, Christians struggle and endure pain.
Possible intentional rabbit trail/tangent about the cost and pain of ministry.
Christ redeems suffering.
Christ redeems suffering.
In suffering, Christ is highlighted.
In suffering, Christ is highlighted.
We suffer so everyone can know Christ.
We suffer so everyone can know Christ.
We agonize so everyone can be mature.
We agonize so everyone can be mature.
We agonize for love.
We agonize for love.
We agonize with hope—Jesus!
We agonize with hope—Jesus!
Christ is provides all we need.
Christ is provides all we need.