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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)
‘Principles Specified’ - Col. 3:18-25
Principle’s for the Home
For the Wives
For the Husbands
For the Children
For the Fathers
Principles for the Help
Perfect Obedience
Pretense Discouraged
Purported Reasoning
Purpose Observed
Promise Recompense
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A Continued Principle (v1)
(A Charge to Masters)
God gives Masters instructions just as He did servants because both Masters & Servants came to know the LORD and needed instruction.
The Care to be Shown
In our last message, we examined God’s instructions unto the Servants - the Slaves of the day, and what it was that God instructed them.
Here in v1 of Ch.4, we see that God does not give the Masters free reign to do what they want, but give them specific instruction on how to treat their servants.
With it, he gives two adjectives for which they were to give:
That which was Just
God called the masters to treat their servants justly.
They were not to take advantage of them just because the situation afforded them opportunity to do so.
They were to give unto their servants that which was right to do so.
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When I think of Justice in the workplace, I think of the current push for $15 minimum wage.
There are some who think that Justice is making employers pay all their employee’s $15 / hr.
However, the question is, is that Just?
Is that right?
Someone said that $15 / hr. is the “living wage”.
Well, it’s only a living wage now in some parts of the country.
If everyone is paid $15 / hr., once inflation hits, it won’t be a living wage any longer.
What is Just is that each man gets what they deserve.
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