Colossians 128 message version We preach Christ warning people not to add to the message We teach in a spirit of profound common sense so that we can bring each person to maturity To be mature is to be basic Christ No more no less Thats what I am working so hard at day a ID: 202568
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Colossians 1:28 “We proclaim him (Jesus), admonishing (warning) and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect (mature) in Christ. To this end I labour, struggling with all the energy, which so powerfully works in me
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Colossians 1:28 (message version)“We preach Christ, warning people not to add to the message. We teach in a spirit of profound common sense so that we can bring each person to maturity. To be mature is to be basic. Christ! No more, no less. That’s what I am working so hard at day after day, year after year, doing my best with the energy God so graciously gives me.”Slide3
FOLLOW MESlide4
WORD 1 – WARNING / EXHORTINGTo place in front of someoneTo bring to the mind something
To lead people away from unwise actionsSlide5
WORD 2 - TEACHINGInstruction and practical exhortation
Focused on Christ
Example – Disciples to Jesus
‘Teach us to pray’
Answer – theological and practicalSlide6
WORD 3 - WISDOMTo teach effectively there is a need for wisdom
Wisdom is the application of truth not the gathering of knowledge. Wisdom builds character.
Proverbs 9:8-9 ‘Rebuke a wise man and he will love you. Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still.’ Slide7
WORD 4 – PERFECT / MATURITYGk = teleios
= a state of full development
Discipleship is a journey from
Milk to solid food = Hebrews 5:12
Child > Young man > Father =1 John Slide8
AND FOR US TODAY?1. We are ALL on a journey towards maturity
Therefore – be careful how we think of ourselves and others!
Philippians 3:14-15 ‘Not that I have already obtained all this or have already been made perfect…..but I press on toward the goal….all us who are mature should take such a view of things.’ Slide9
AND FOR US TODAY?2. Pastors have a responsibility that can be difficult!
To teach AND admonish / warn
Need the strength and wisdom of God