PPT-Colossians 4:12,13 12 Epaphras

who is one of you a bondservant of Christ greets you always laboring fervently for you in prayers that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God 13 For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you and those who are in Laodicea and those in Hierapolis. Colossians 3:17-19. by Bob DeWaay. Gospel of Grace Fellowship. August 30, 2015. Doing All in Light of Christ. The centrality and supremacy of Christ is thematic in Colossians (Col. 2:6-3:17 are bookends). . Is the “super-reconciliation” of earthlies and heavenlies in Col.1:20 a past, present, or future act of Christ?. 1. ver.1.0. Ephesians - Colossians. Col.1:20 by Him to reconcile all these things unto Himself, making peace by the blood of His cross, by Him whether the things upon the earth or the things in the heavens. Holistic Discipleship Col. 1:28-2:5. Clarifying the Win at Grace. Our goal is NOT to fill seats…. Our goal is to make disciples…. Colossians 1:28-29. 28. . Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. . Engaging . One Another. Colossians 1:9–10 . 9. And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, . and. prayers, petitions . and . thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”. Now . I . rejoice. in what I am . suffering. for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. . How could Paul rejoice in prison?. AGREEMENT. WITH. GOD. AN. Reading from God’s Word:. 9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, . 10 and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority.. COLOSSIANS 2.9-10. Colossians 2:4-7. by Bob DeWaay. Gospel of Grace Fellowship. November 30, 2014. Assuring them of the sufficiency of Christ was designed to protect them from deception. The false teachers used beguiling speech. Celebrating the Unity of the Body of Christ. The Message of Colossians. The Message of Colossians. Problems with Syncretism. The Message of Colossians. Problems with Syncretism. Those of many backgrounds present in the church. Colossians 2:8-10. Colossians 2:8. “Beware . lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. material . creation and supernatural beings. The second considers the reconciliation of these various created elements which have gone astray. Therefore, Paul contributed to the two main themes of the Bible: creation and redemption. Together, the two stanzas make a strong case for the supremacy of Christ. He is Lord over creation, and he is the Lord of the new creation. Only four chapters.. Addressed to the church in a city that no longer exists, somewhere in modern day, Turkey.. Our God desires that you live in the experience of fullness.. There is a real threat to fullness. Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it . . with . thanksgiving. . 3 . At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— . UNIQUE. Where Did Jesus Come From? A . Uu. . Im. Bi? A . Ou. Lang . Im. De Bout?. Colossians 1: 15-23. G. O. D. Genesis 1:1 - In the beginning God…. Colossians 1:15 -. . The Invisible God. .