Colossians Walk in Wisdom towards Those Outside of the Church

Review

Understanding the Proper Meaning of Submitting

Wives to Their Husbands

Husbands Love their Wives

Children to their Parents

Fathers Do Not Provoke Your Children to Anger

Slaves to Your Masters

Masters are to offer righteousness and fairness

Opening a Door to Speak the Mystery of The Christ, Colossians 4:2-6

Continuing in Worship, Colossians 4:2

Colossians 4:2

Continue in worship, while keeping watch in it in thanksgiving,

Keeping it close at hand

The Apostles devoted to worship and the ministry of the word, Acts 6:4

Acts 6:4 NASB95

“But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

Have a boat ready, Mark 3:9

Mark 3:9 NASB95

And He told His disciples that a boat should stand ready for Him because of the crowd, so that they would not crowd Him;

Worship is giving God credit for What He has Done, Revelation 4:10-11

Revelation 4:10–11 NASB95

the twenty-four elders will fall down before Him who sits on the throne, and will worship Him who lives forever and ever, and will cast their crowns before the throne, saying, “Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created.”

We Should be Doing this Constantly, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NASB95)

worship without ceasing;

Worshiping With Thanksgiving

Having an Attitude of Gratitude

In All Things We Are to be Grateful, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

1 Thessalonians 5:18 NASB95

in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Concerning all, 1 Timothy 2:1

1 Timothy 2:1 NASB95

First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men,

The Opening of a Door for the Word, Colossians 4:3

Colossians 4:3

at the same time communicating in worship both also concerning us, in order that God should open a door of the Word, to speak the mystery of the Christ, because of which also I am in bonds,

Speaking the Mystery of the Christ

The New Creation, 2 Corinthians 5:17

2 Corinthians 5:17

Wherefore since someone is in Christ; a new creation, the archaic things have passed away, behold, all things have become new.

God Took of the Two and Made One, Ephesians 2:15

Ephesians 2:15 NASB95

by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace,

It was Hidden, but is Now Revealed, 1 Corinthians 2:6-8

1 Corinthians 2:6–8

But we speak wisdom among the mature. Indeed, not a wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, the ones being rendered ineffective, but we speak a wisdom from God in a mystery, the one hidden, which God determined before the ages unto our glory, which non of the rulers of this age knew, for if they knew they would not have crucified the Lord of Glory.

Paul is in Bonds because of the Word of the Christ

Worshiping in Thanksgiving that Paul will be Able to Speak as it is Necessary, Colossians 4:4

Colossians 4:4

in order that I should manifest it as it is necessary for me to speak.

Walk in Wisdom, Colossians 4:5

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom towards those without, while redeeming the time.

How We Conduct Ourselves with Those Outside of the Church

Wisdom is a Proper Use of Knowledge

If We Lack Wisdom, Ask and God will Provide It, James 1:5

James 1:5 NASB95

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

Applying what we Know

What is God’s desirous will for me

How do I glorify (express a proper opinion of) God in this situation

Not a Worldly Wisdom, 1 Corinthians 3:19

1 Corinthians 3:19 NASB95

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness before God. For it is written, “He is the one who catches the wise in their craftiness”;

Do Good to All, Galatians 6:10

Galatians 6:10

Therefore then, while we have opportunity (καιρὸν), let us do ( ἐργαζώμεθα ) good (ἀγαθὸν) to all, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

Not Unequally Yoked, 2 Corinthians 6:14

2 Corinthians 6:14 NASB95

Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?

We are Holy, 2 Peter 3:10-11

2 Peter 3:10–11 NASB95

But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up. Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness,

Not allowing Their Lifestyle to Influence Ours, Ephesians 2:2

Ephesians 2:2

in which you formerly walked according to the age of this world, according to the prince of the authority of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of the unpersuaded.

Redeeming the Time

We May Not Have Another Opportunity

Preaching in Season and Out, 2 Timothy 4:2

2 Timothy 4:2 (NASB95)

preach (κήρυξον ) the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, encourage (παρακάλεσον), with great longsuffering (μακροθυμίᾳ) and instruction (διδαχῇ).

Not forcing the Situation, but Being Ready, 1 Peter 3:15-16

1 Peter 3:15–16 (NASB95)

but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with objectivity of mind (πραΰτητος) and reverence, while having a good (ἀγαθήν) conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered (καταλαλεῖσθε), those who revile your good behavior ( ἀναστροφήν) in Christ will be put to shame.

Know How it is Necessary to Answer Everyone, Colossians 4:6

Colossians 4:6 NASB95

Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.

Speaking with Grace

An attitude whereby we give a benefit without consideration of merit

Controlling the Tongue Comes with Maturity, James 3:6

James 3:6 (NASB95)

And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity (ἀδικίας); the tongue is set among our members as that which stains ( σπιλοῦσα) the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by hell (γεέννης).

Speaking only that which is edifying, Ephesians 4:29

Ephesians 4:29 (NASB95)

Let no unwholesome (σαπρὸς) word proceed from your mouth, but only what is good (ἀγαθὸς ) for edification (οἰκοδομὴν) according to the need, so that it will give grace to those who hear.

That Does Not Mean Nothing Negative - Constructive Criticism can be beneficial

Speaking the Truth in Love, Ephesians 4:15

Ephesians 4:15 NASB95

but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ,

Greetings, Colossians 4:7-18

Tychicus and Onesimus, Colossians 4:7-9

Colossians 4:7–9 (NASB95)

According to my things, Tychicus will let you know, the beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow slave in the Lord, who I have sent to you into this purpose, in order that to make known to you things concerning us and encourage your hearts. With Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is from you. They will make known to you all things here.

Aristarchus and Mark, Colossians 4:10

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner greets you, and Barnabas' cousin Mark, concerning whom you received instruction, if perhaps he should come to you, welcome him,

The Restoration of Mark

He was with Paul and Barnabas, but left them, Acts 12:25

Acts 12:25 NASB95

And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their mission, taking along with them John, who was also called Mark.

He was their under rower - One tasked with dealing with the logistical details of the journey, Acts 13:5

Acts 13:5 NASB95

When they reached Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews; and they also had John as their helper.

He abandoned them, Acts 13:13

Acts 13:13 NASB95

Now Paul and his companions put out to sea from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia; but John left them and returned to Jerusalem.

Caused a division between Paul and Barnabas, Acts 15:37-38

Acts 15:37–38 NASB95

Barnabas wanted to take John, called Mark, along with them also. But Paul kept insisting that they should not take him along who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone with them to the work.

Paul is now recommending Him, Colossians 4:10

Colossians 4:10

… and Barnabas' cousin Mark, concerning whom you received instruction, if perhaps he should come to you, welcome him,

There are times when we mess up

As we continue to grow

Being Gracious towards others and Ourselves, Ephesians 4:32; 2 Corinthians 2:7; Colossians 3:13

Ephesians 4:32 (NASB95)

Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, being gracious towards yourselves, just as God in Christ also was gracious to you

2 Corinthians 2:7 (NASB95)

so that on the contrary you should rather be gracious and comfort him, otherwise such a one might be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

Colossians 3:13

enduring one another and being gracious towards yourselves. If perhaps anyone has complaint towards another, just as the Lord was gracious to you thus also you [be gracious].

The Only Ones Out From the Circumcision Still With Paul, Colossians 4:11

Colossians 4:11

and Jesus, the one called Justus, the ones out from the circumcision. These only are fellow workers in the kingdom of God becoming an encouragement to me.

Epaphras, Colossians 4:12

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras greets you, who is from you, a slave of Christ, always struggling concerning you in communication of worship, in order that you should stand complete and be in a state of being full in God’s entire desirous will.

The Zeal they have for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis, Colossians 4:13

Colossians 4:13

For I bear witness of him that he has much zeal concerning you and those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.

Luke and Demas, Colossians 4:14

Colossians 4:14

Luke, the physician and beloved brother and Demas greet you.

The Letter to Laodicea, Colossians 4:15-16

Colossians 4:15–16

Greet the brethren in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly in her house. 4.16 And when the epistle is read among you read it also in the assembly in Laodicea and the one out from Laodicea also you read.

Not all that Paul Wrote is Scripture

It is not a lost epistle

It was not preserved because it was not Scripture

Encouragement to Acrhippus, Colossians 4:17

Colossians 4:17

And say to Acrhippus, take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord in order to fulfill it.

Remember Paul’s Bonds, Colossians 4:18

Colossians 4:18

The one greeting by my hand; Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace is with you.

Opening a Door to Speak the Mystery the The Christ

Walk in Wisdom

Know How it is Necessary to Answer Everyone

Greetings