Colossians Intro 1:1-2

1:1 Who is Paul?

Persecutor of Christians

Was the overseer at the stoning of Stephen - Acts 7

conversion in

Chief of sinners “The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. 16 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life.

Q: If someone as evil as Paul could be saved through Christ, what does that say about anybody?

Now an Apostle by the will (choice) of God.

The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

Q: What is an Apostle?

What is an Apostle? One who has been specifically set apart by the Lord Jesus Himself, (Command of God) having seen Him in His post-resurrected, glorified state.

Q: Can anyone today can make the claim that they are an Apostle?

To the saints in Colossae. Where is Colossae?

Grace to you and peace from God

Q. What is grace? Can you define it?

unmerited favor. God giving us what we don’t deserve.

Q. What does it mean to have peace with God?

Why did we need peace with God? - see 1:21 (reconciled)

I’ve entitled our series together “Walk Worthy”, because I truly believe that is what the book of Colossians is all about, walking worthy of Christ. (1:9-10)

God’s word here is going to dive into how we can walk worthy in all areas of our lives.