I. The Context of Paul’s Sincere Word of Exhortation to the Church… A. He had heard of their faith and love…Colossians 1:4 Observation: B. He learned of their difficult circumstances… Colossians 2:8-12, 16-19. C. He Expressed Pastoral concern three ways… 1. That they would be established in the knowledge of the “mystery of God…” Colossians 2:2c cf. 1:25-27 2. That they would come to full assurance of understanding… Colossians 2:2b cf. Hebrews 6:11-12; I John 5:13-15. 3. That the bond of mutual love be strengthened… Colossians 2:2a; cf. Colossians 3:12-14
II. The Exhortation Considered and Explained… A. A Clear Statement of Fact… 1. They had received Christ Jesus as Lord… 2. They had received Him as taught from the Word… 3. Consider the Fullness of the Savior as described by the words… a. Christ – the anointed of God Prophet Priest King b. Jesus—Jehovah saves… I Corinthians 1:30 c. Lord—Sovereign king… Observations: B. The Exhortation… “Walk in Him…” 1. It includes all our physical life in the world…II Corinthians 10:2 2. It includes all our relationships… Lessons: C. How is it possible to live out the exhortation? 1. Rooted…in Him… Ephesians 3:17 2. Built up in Him… Ephesians 2:20; I Corinthians 3:9 3. Established “by the faith…”
III. The Evidence of Living Out of the Exhortation… A. Thanksgiving… 1. It is the fruit of salvation… 2. It is the goal of salvation… Colossians 3:15, 17 cf. II Corinthians 4:15 Lesson: B. Abounding in Thanksgiving…
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