Colossians 1-24-29 teaches that the task of all missionaries is to mirror the Apostle Paul's missionary work. It begins with gospel proclamation but it must continue by maturing believers into the likeness of Christ within the soil of a biblical local church. Therefore, the missionary task is carried out not only by vocational ministers but by each member of a church.

Colossians 1:24-29 teaches that the task of all missionaries is to mirror the Apostle Paul's missionary work. It begins with gospel proclamation but it must continue by maturing believers into the likeness of Christ within the soil of a biblical local church. Therefore, the missionary task is carried out not only by vocational ministers but by each member of a church.

The Good News of the gospel includes facts about who Christ is and what Christ did. The required response to this truth is saving faith.

The Good News of the gospel includes facts about who Christ is and what Christ did. The required response to this truth is saving faith.

As Paul concludes this letter, he draws attention to four timeless needs of all believers.

As Paul concludes this letter, he draws attention to four timeless needs of all believers.