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Introduction
(Previous Messages in the Colossians Series)
‘For the Faithfulness of Epaphras’ - Col. 1:1-8
In that message, we looked at how because Epaphras was Faithful to serve the LORD, the gentiles there at Colosse gained:
Faith in Christ
Fellowship with each other
A Future home in Heaven
Fruit for their Labor
And Friends - that would be there & pray for them
‘Paul’s Prayer for the Colossians’ - Col. 1:9-12
Our next message dealt with v9-12 and it focused on Paul’s Prayer for the Colossians.
Paul Prayed for a Filling - of His Will, Godly Wisdom & Biblical Watchfulness
Paul then Prayed for Faithfulness - in their Manner of Life & the Mark to Strive for
Paul then prayed for Fruitfulness - Testifying of who they were in Christ
Then Paul Prayed for Favor - For God to give them Strength & Satisfaction
Lastly Paul Prayed for Focus - Upon God and His Grace
‘The Incredible Christ’ - Col. 1:12-22
Then as Paul began to get into the meat of the letter, we preached a message titled ‘The Incredible Christ’ focused on v13-22 and in it Paul is just bragging about Jesus!
He spoke of the Performance of Christ
The Pardon of Christ
The Picture of Christ
The Power of Christ
The Preeminence of Christ
The Peace of Christ
The Presentation of Christ
‘A Presentation Without Regret’ - Col. 1:20-29
Paul Spoke of:
The Peace through His Cross (v20-22)
The Presentation Desired (v22; 28; 23)
Paul spoke of the fact that everyone was going to stand before God and give account.
The Person God Utilized
Then Paul made clear that God was using him to communicate truth
Now that Paul has laid this ground work, he speaks of himself for the purpose that they would take heed unto what he had to say.
‘A Call to Stand’ - Col. 2:1-10
Paul spoke of:
A Knowledge Imparted
A Course Implored
A Fulfillment Identified
‘Understanding Our Position in Christ’ - Col. 2:11-15
Paul spoke of:
The Circumcision of the Believer (v11)
The Comparison in Baptism (v12)
The Culmination of the Work of Christ (v13)
The Canceling of Our Debt (v14)
The Conquering of Christ (v15)
Given Complete Victory - and He is a Commander to Follow
‘Beware, Lest Ye Be Spoiled!’ - Col. 2:16-23
Beware the Philosophy of the Jews
Beware the False Doctrines of the Gentiles
Be Mindful of What You Are
‘Live Different!’ - Col. 3:1-11
Seek Out Heavenly Things (v1)
Set Affection on Spiritual Things (v2)
Surrender your Life (v3-4)
Subdue your Flesh (v5-11)
‘Additional Things’ - Col. 3:12-17
Things for Adorning (v12-14)
A Spirit of Humility (Bowels of Mercy; Kindness; Humbleness of Mind; Meekness; Longsuffering)
A Sense of Forgiveness
Being Steadfast in Lovingkindness
Things to Allow (v15-16)
The Peace of God to Dominate
The Word of Christ to Dwell
The Songs of God be Delivered
Things to Do Alway (v17)
Represent God in Word and Deed
Recognize His Grace (v17b)
Today’s message
Principles for the Home
Principles for the Help
I. Principles for the Home (v18-21)
One thing that we want to notice as we look at this topic, is that every aspect that Paul speaks of concerning the church is attributes that Christians ought to employ in their Christian walk in some form or fashion.
These are just specific to the roles that are presented.
For the Wives
(Submission) - to willingly submit (to put or place under).
So the instruction is for the wife to willingly place themselves under the authority of their husband.
Paul begins this portion of Scripture with giving instruction for the wives.
And the instruction that he gives unto the wife is to submit.
This instruction is not an indication of superiority vs. inferiority.
This unfortunately is the way so many interpret it.
Let me say first that the woman is not inferior unto the man, and the man is not unto the woman.
It’s not a matter of respect of sex / gender - it’s a matter of role in the home.
It’s not the woman’s job to lead the home.
TBH, I don’t know why one would want the responsibility.
The Role of the wife is not inferior, but it is different.
That’s because God created men & women differently for different purposes.
The husband has been tasked with a job to labor and provide for his family, and God created the wife as a help-meet for him.
To help him accomplish the goals that God has placed before them.
Christians in general should learn submission as well.
The Bible tells us Heb.
13:17 “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”
Just as the wives are to willingly place themselves under the authority of the husband, church members are to willingly place themselves under the authority of the undershepherd.
Concerning submission in general - so many recoil at the notion of submission because it carries with it a sense of demeaning.
But I say to you, it’s not demeaning, it simply requires humility - and too many are all too prideful to do so.
Lastly notice the words ‘as is fit in the LORD’.
In other words, it’s the right thing to do by God.
For the Husbands
(Love) - God’s instructions for the husband is to love his wife.
Just a reminder as what that means.
It does not mean to simply have affection for, or a feeling towards: Love is an action word.
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