Sep. 01, 2024
Why Colossians?
Why Colossians?
- Scientific Age -
- Scientific Age -
- Practical Age -
- Practical Age -
- Ecumenical Age
- Ecumenical Age
- Age of No Authority -
- Age of No Authority -
- Age of No Absolutes -
- Age of No Absolutes -
- Age of Broken Relationships -
- Age of Broken Relationships -
- Eschatological Age -
- Eschatological Age -
The Writer - Paul.
The Writer - Paul.
The Call of God - an apostle of Jesus Christ.
The Call of God - an apostle of Jesus Christ.
Apostle –
Apostle –
SENT by the authority of Christ (perform miracles)
SPEAK accordingly for Christ – (write scriptures)
START churches for Christ – (found churches)
The book of Acts stipulates three qualifications for the office of apostle: Acts 1:21-22
He had to be a personal DISCIPLE of Jesus during His earthly ministry.
He had to be an EYE-witness of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
He had to be CALLED by Jesus Himself personally.
The Conformity to God - by the will of God.
The Conformity to God - by the will of God.
The Companionship for God - and Timothy our brother.
The Companionship for God - and Timothy our brother.
My own son in the faith – an endeared child.
The Recipients - Colosse
The Recipients - Colosse
Their Call - To the saints
Their Call - To the saints
Their Conformation - Faithful Brethren
Their Conformation - Faithful Brethren
The Contrast - Unfaithful.
The Contrast - Unfaithful.
- Christ plus KNOWLEDGE equals salvation
- Christ plus KNOWLEDGE equals salvation
- Christ plus WORKS equals salvation.
- Christ plus WORKS equals salvation.
Their Commendation - Grace and peace.
Their Commendation - Grace and peace.
Grace to know we are not perfect but chosen, adopted, and loved.
Peace to know the no matter what we have a relationship with a Father that loves us and will care for us if we seek Him.
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