Col. 1:15-17 Christ the Creator God Intro Knock, knock, knock . . . I. CHRIST IS THE FIRSTBORN OF ALL CREATION (v. 15b). A. The word "firstborn" (v. 15). 1)…
Col. 1:15 Christ: the image of God Intro Col. 1:15-20 is one of the great Christological passages of the NT. This passage is considered by many commentaries to be an…
Col. 1:12-14 Reasons for Joyful Thanksgiving Intro I. THE FATHER QUALIFIED US (v. 12). "qualified" - "inheritance" A. One must qualify to share in heaven?s inheritance. B. We cannot qualify…
Colossians 1:9-12 Learning to Pray Like Paul Intro I. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS: A. For whom does Paul pray? B. How often did Paul pray for them? C. The emphasis in the…
Col. 1:5-8 The Growth of Gospel Fruit Intro I. THE CONTENT OF THE GOSPEL A. Hope (v. 5). B. Grace (v. 6). C. Truth (vv. 5, 6). II. THE PROCLAMATION…
Col. 1:3-5 Principles of a Thankful Heart Intro I. THANKSGIVING IS A PRIORITY. A. The priority of giving thanks to God in the NT: 1Th. 5:18 in everything give thanks;…
NOTE: AUDIO IMPROVES AFTER 1:20 INTO THE RECORDING Colossians 1:2 Saints and Faithful Brethren Intro WE ARE "SAINTS"? A. Definition: (their spiritual description). 1) A saint is one who is sanctified.…
COLOSSIANS - Intro Intro I. THE CITY OF COLOSSAE A. Tri-city area - Colossae, Laodicea, Hieropolis. Hierapolis - Laodicea - Colossae - B. Jewish community here. II. THE CHURCH AT…
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