Introduction
Why are you here right now?Ephesians 1:3-8; 4:1 – You can not walk any stronger than your understanding of how worthy your walk is.I Corinthians 1:2-9 – The church in Corinth had a lot of problems, but Paul started by reminding them about Jesus.God provides our fuel!Colossians 1
Colossians 1:1-8 – “because of the HOPE”
“faith in Christ” – Colossians 1:4“love for saints” – Colossians 1:4“bearing fruit” – Colossians 1:6I Peter 1:3-7 – We should be rejoicing in our faith!Romans 5:1-5Hebrews 6:19-20 – Hope anchors our soul.Colossians 1:9-12 – “filled with the KNOWLEDGE”
“walk … worthy” – Colossians 1:10“please God in all” – Colossians 1:11“steadfast and patient” – Colossians 1:11Colossians 1:26-27Colossians 1:13-22
Jesus is …Rescuer – Colossians 1:13Redeemer – Colossians 1:14Eternal God – Colossians 1:15Creator – Colossians 1:15Sustainer – Colossians 1:17Head of the body – Colossians 1:18Risen from the dead – Colossians 1:18Peacemaker – Colossians 1:20Reconciler – Colossians 1:22