Series: Filled & Bearing Fruit
June 26, 2022 | Dr. Wes George
Passage: Colossians 2:1-7
Be aware of those who struggle on our behalf
The Point of Ministry’s Struggle 1
Colossians 2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face,
Be encouraged by the struggle on your behalf.
The Purpose of Ministry’s Struggle 2
2 that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Embrace the purpose of the struggle on your behalf.
The Purpose of the Minister’s/Missionary’s Statement 4-5
4 I say this so that no one will delude you with persuasive argument. 5 For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ.
To prevent theological error in you
4 I say this so that no one will delude you with persuasive argument.
To proclaim personal rejoicing for you
5 For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ.
But for Paul he was able to maintain a. . . .
Spiritual Connection despite physical absence
Spiritual Consistency despite physical absence
Engage the purpose of salvation, that is sanctification. 6-7
Walk in Christ.
The Product/ Proclamation of the Minister’s Struggle 2:6-7
6 Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.
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